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Rancke Family History

Rancke 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: Ranke, Rance, Francke, Ranck, Rank, Lance, Rake, Race, France, Hance

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Where is the Rancke family from?

You can see how Rancke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rancke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Rancke families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rancke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rancke families in 1871.
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What did your Rancke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rancke. 45% of Rancke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rancke women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Part Owner Mushroom Plast
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rancke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Rancke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancke 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rancke. 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 94 military records available for the last name Rancke. For the veterans among your Rancke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rancke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rancke in 1967 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rancke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rancke 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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