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Rankens Family History

Rankens 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, Rakers, Franken, Hankes, Randels, Rankin, Rackers, Ranke

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Where is the Rankens family from?

You can see how Rankens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rankens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Rankens family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankens's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Rankens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankens 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 Rankens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankens. 100% of Rankens men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Rankens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rankens. 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 91 military records available for the last name Rankens. For the veterans among your Rankens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rankens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rankens in 1968 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankens 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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