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Rannon Family History

Rannon 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: Cannon, Ranson, Hannon, Gannon, Rannow, Bannon, Mannon, Randon, Ranno

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Where is the Rannon family from?

You can see how Rannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Rannon families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rannon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rannon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannon 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 Rannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rannon. 19% of Rannon men worked as a Mill Hand and 100% of Rannon women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Rannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannon 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Rannon. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rannon. For the veterans among your Rannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannon lifespan?

Average Rannon life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannon 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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