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Rantman Family History

Rantman 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: Hantman, Antman, Rahman, Ranta, Franzman, Rayman, Reitman, Radman

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Where is the Rantman family from?

You can see how Rantman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rantman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rantman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rantman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rantman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rantman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rantman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rantman. 50% of Rantman men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Rantman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Rantman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rantman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rantman. For the veterans among your Rantman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Rantman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rantman in 1972 was 81, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rantman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rantman 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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