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Rannus Family History

Rannus 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: Magnus, Ranum, Rasmus, Annis, Raines, Angus, Ramus, Mannes, Rann

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Where is the Rannus family from?

You can see how Rannus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rannus families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rannus's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rannus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannus 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 37 census records available for the last name Rannus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rannus. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rannus. For the veterans among your Rannus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Rannus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rannus in 1967 was 91, and 29 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rannus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannus 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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