Rannow Family History

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Rannow Name Meaning

German: of uncertain origin; perhaps a habitational name from a Slavic form of Rammenau, a place near Bautzen, where Sorbian (a Slavic dialect) is still spoken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Tarnow, Pankow, Rachow, Sanow, Rackow, Rakow, Vannoy, Rambow, Hanno

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Rannow Family Origin

Where is the Rannow family from?

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You can see how Rannow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rannow families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rannow families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rannow's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rannow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rannow Family Occupations

What did your Rannow ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Confectioner and General Merchant (Dealer) were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Rannow. The most common Rannow occupation in the UK was Confectioner. 50% of Rannow's were Confectioners.

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  • Confectioner

    50%

  • General Merchant (Dealer)

    50%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rannow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rannow Historical Records

What Rannow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rannow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rannow. 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 Card

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

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Rannow Life Expectancy

What is the average Rannow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rannow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rannow in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rannow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannow 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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