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Rankis Family History

Rankis 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, Rankins, Rank, Francis, Banks, Hankin, Danis, Rais, Annis

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Where is the Rankis family from?

You can see how Rankis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rankis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Rankis family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rankis's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rankis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankis 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 Rankis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankis. 100% of Rankis 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 163 census records available for the last name Rankis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rankis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rankis. For the veterans among your Rankis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Rankis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rankis in 1964 was 33, and 101 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankis 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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