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Rantil Family History

Rantil Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Antil, Ranta, Mantel, Rantala, Randel, Antill, Cantin, Van Til

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Where is the Rantil family from?

You can see how Rantil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rantil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rantil's in USA. California had the highest population of Rantil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rantil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Rantil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Rantil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rantil. For the veterans among your Rantil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantil lifespan?

Average Rantil life expectancy in 2002 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rantil ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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