Rans Family History

Rans Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Rance. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Rains, Rank, Ranes, Ryans, Bane, Hane, Raes, Agans, Mans, Want

15,000 record(s) for Rans

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
570	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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 1840 there was 1 Rans family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rans families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rans. 25% of Rans men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rans women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rans were Mechanic and Housework.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer

25%

Laborer

19%

Merchant

7%

Mechanic

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

34%

Housekeeper

34%

Housework

34%

What Rans family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K 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.

Passenger List

There are 570 immigration records available for the last name Rans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 2K 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.

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.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rans 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.