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Rankovich Family History

Rankovich 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: Ratkovich, Frankovich, Sankovich, Yankovich, Jankovich, Markovich

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Where is the Rankovich family from?

You can see how Rankovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rankovich family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rankovich's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Rankovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Rankovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankovich 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rankovich. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rankovich. For the veterans among your Rankovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankovich lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Rankovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rankovich in 1981 was 77, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankovich 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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