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Rankow Family History

Rankow 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: Pankow, Rannow, Rakow, Rackow, Rank, Rainbow, Franko, Ranson, Janko

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Where is the Rankow family from?

You can see how Rankow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rankow family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rankow's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rankow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankow 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 Rankow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankow. 60% of Rankow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Rankow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rankow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankow 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Rankow. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rankow. For the veterans among your Rankow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rankow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rankow in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankow 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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