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Rankell Family History

Rankell 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: Randell, Mansell, Rundell, Ramsell, Ansell, Randel, Haskell, Antell

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Where is the Rankell family from?

You can see how Rankell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rankell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rankell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankell 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 Rankell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankell. 50% of Rankell 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
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

What Rankell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Rankell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rankell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rankell. For the veterans among your Rankell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rankell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rankell in 1970 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankell 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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