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Where is the Rans family from?

You can see how Rans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rans families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rans's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rans families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rans 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Rans. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rans. For the veterans among your Rans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rans in 1964 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

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