History of your Surname
Get access to Rans family records.Start a free trial

Rans Family History

Rans Name Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Rance . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rains, Rank, Ranes, Ryans, Bane, Hane, Raes, Agans, Mans, Want

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Rans family from?

You can see how Rans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rans families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rans's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rans. 55% of Rans men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Rans | Data not to scale

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Blacksmith
    28%
  • Student
    19%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Rans family records will you find?

Census Records

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

Search Canadian census records for Rans

Passenger Lists

There are 570 immigration records available for the last name Rans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Rans immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rans. For the veterans among your Rans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rans military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rans family history

Discover More

What is the average Rans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rans in 1964 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rans

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rans family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Rans last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial