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Rankans Family History

Rankans 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: Rankins, Rankin, Rankine, Ragans, Mankins, Hankins, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Rankans family from?

You can see how Rankans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rankans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Rankans families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Rankans's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rankans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Rankans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rankans. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rankans. For the veterans among your Rankans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Rankans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rankans in 1967 was 72, and 71 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankans 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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