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Rankeillor Family History

Rankeillor 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: Keillor, Chancellor, Cantillo, Dannemiller, Cantillon, Aniello

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Where is the Rankeillor family from?

You can see how Rankeillor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankeillor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rankeillor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Rankeillor families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankeillor's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rankeillor families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Rankeillor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankeillor 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rankeillor. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rankeillor. For the veterans among your Rankeillor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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