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Ranck Family History

Ranck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rank. Altered form of French Ranc. In some cases also an Americanized form of Czech and Slovenian Ranc.

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


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Where is the Ranck family from?

You can see how Ranck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ranck families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ranck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ranck families in 1891.
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What did your Ranck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranck. 24% of Ranck men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Ranck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranck were Clerk and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Nurse
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ranck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranck 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Ranck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Ranck. For the veterans among your Ranck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranck lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ranck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ranck in 1955 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranck 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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