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Rancher Family History

Rancher 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, Rascher, Rencher, Hancher, Ascher, Bacher, Rachel, Richer

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Where is the Rancher family from?

You can see how Rancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rancher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Rancher families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rancher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rancher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rancher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rancher. 100% of Rancher men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Rancher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Rancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancher 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Rancher. 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 Rancher. For the veterans among your Rancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rancher in 1953 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rancher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rancher 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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