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Rantsma Family History

Rantsma 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: Ranta, Rantala, Brandsma, Reitsma, Jansma, Rana, Ranum, Huntsman

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Where is the Rantsma family from?

You can see how Rantsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rantsma family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rantsma's in USA. California had the highest population of Rantsma families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rantsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantsma 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rantsma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rantsma. For the veterans among your Rantsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantsma lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Rantsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rantsma in 1978 was 93, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rantsma 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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