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Rankledge Family History

Rankledge 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: Ratledge, Rutledge, Arledge, Cartledge, Catledge, Blackledge

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Where is the Rankledge family from?

You can see how Rankledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankledge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rankledge families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankledge's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rankledge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Rankledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankledge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rankledge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rankledge. For the veterans among your Rankledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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