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Rantz Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ranz and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and possibly also Czech Ranc .

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


Similar surnames: Ranz, Gantz, Hantz, Bantz, Ratz, Raatz, Mantz, Krantz, Frantz, Raitz

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Where is the Rantz family from?

You can see how Rantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rantz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rantz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rantz families in 1911.
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What did your Rantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rantz. 80% of Rantz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Cultruactons
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantz 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Rantz. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 916 military records available for the last name Rantz. For the veterans among your Rantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rantz in 1944 was 26, and 62 in 2004.

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