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Rance Family History

Rance Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rand 1 with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Americanized form of German Ranz.

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


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Where is the Rance family from?

You can see how Rance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Rance families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Rance's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rance families in 1911.
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What did your Rance ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rance. 38% of Rance men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Rance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rance 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rance. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rance. For the veterans among your Rance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rance lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rance in 1955 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rance 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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