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Rancaer Family History

Rancaer 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: Fancher, Ranger, Dancer, Rascher, Ancar, Rencher, Lancer, Ransier

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Where is the Rancaer family from?

You can see how Rancaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancaer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rancaer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rancaer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rancaer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rancaer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rancaer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Rancaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancaer 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 Rancaer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rancaer. For the veterans among your Rancaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancaer lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rancaer

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