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Rankan Family History

Rankan 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: Rankin, Rana, Rank, Rahman, Hankin, Ranta, Mannan, Mangan, Rayman

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Where is the Rankan family from?

You can see how Rankan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rankan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Rankan families living in Sutherland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rankan's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Rankan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rankan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rankan. 100% of Rankan women worked as an Independent.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Independent
    100%

What Rankan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Rankan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rankan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rankan. For the veterans among your Rankan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankan lifespan?

Average Rankan life expectancy in 1967 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankan 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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