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Rankus Family History

Rankus 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: Rinkus, Mankus, Rank, Banks, Ranum, Rasmus, Malkus, Angus, Backus

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Where is the Rankus family from?

You can see how Rankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rankus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Rankus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rankus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankus 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 185 census records available for the last name Rankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rankus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rankus. For the veterans among your Rankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rankus in 1971 was 68, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankus 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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