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Rankosky Family History

Rankosky 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: Makosky, Janosky, Rakowsky, Lansky, Rakowski, Frankowski, Rakoczy

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Where is the Rankosky family from?

You can see how Rankosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rankosky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankosky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rankosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankosky 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 Rankosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brack Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankosky. 100% of Rankosky women worked as a Brack Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Brack Work
    100%

What Rankosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rankosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankosky 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 Rankosky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rankosky. For the veterans among your Rankosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankosky lifespan?

Average Rankosky life expectancy in 2004 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankosky 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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