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Rankhorn Family History

Rankhorn 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: Anhorn, Van Horn, Langhorn, Hanthorn, Sinkhorn, Langhorne, Ranson

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Where is the Rankhorn family from?

You can see how Rankhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankhorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rankhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rankhorn families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rankhorn's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rankhorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankhorn 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 Rankhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankhorn. 100% of Rankhorn 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 516 census records available for the last name Rankhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankhorn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rankhorn. 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 124 military records available for the last name Rankhorn. For the veterans among your Rankhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankhorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rankhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rankhorn in 1964 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankhorn 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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