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Rangley Family History

Rangley 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: Langley, Ringley, Angley, Manley, Hanley, Tingley, Wansley, Ranger

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Where is the Rangley family from?

You can see how Rangley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rangley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rangley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rangley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rangley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rangley 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 Rangley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rangley. 100% of Rangley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Rangley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangley 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Rangley. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rangley. For the veterans among your Rangley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rangley

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