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Rangitsch Family History

Rangitsch Name 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: Raisch, Nitsch, Janisch, Hanisch, Rentsch, Anguish, Rasch, Rensch

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Where is the Rangitsch family from?

You can see how Rangitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rangitsch families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rangitsch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rangitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rangitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rangitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rangitsch. 60% of Rangitsch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Rangitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangitsch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rangitsch. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Rangitsch. For the veterans among your Rangitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangitsch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rangitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rangitsch in 1970 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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