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Rankay Family History

Rankay 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: Rana, Rank, Ranta, Sankey, Radway, Randa, Ratay, Mankey, Rankin

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Where is the Rankay family from?

You can see how Rankay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rankay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Rankay family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankay's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Rankay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rankay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rankay. 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 military records available for the last name Rankay. For the veterans among your Rankay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankay lifespan?

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