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Rankie Family History

Rankie 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: Rankin, Ranke, Frankie, Rankine, Rank, Hankin, Rake, Hanke, Range

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Where is the Rankie family from?

You can see how Rankie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rankie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Rankie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rankie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rankie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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What did your Rankie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rankie. 42% of Rankie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rankie women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rankie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Rankie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankie 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Rankie. 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 93 military records available for the last name Rankie. For the veterans among your Rankie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rankie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rankie in 1968 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankie 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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