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Rankart Family History

Rankart 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: Frankart, Tankard, Bankard, Dankert, Bankert, Banwart, Reckart

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Where is the Rankart family from?

You can see how Rankart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rankart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rankart families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rankart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rankart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankart 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rankart. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rankart. For the veterans among your Rankart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankart lifespan?

Average Rankart life expectancy in 1965 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankart 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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