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Rannum Family History

Rannum 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: Ranum, Hannum, Brannum, Hannam, Barnum, Tranum, Rann, Granum, Rannow

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Where is the Rannum family from?

You can see how Rannum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rannum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rannum families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rannum's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Rannum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannum 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 47 census records available for the last name Rannum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannum 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rannum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rannum. For the veterans among your Rannum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannum lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannum 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rannum

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