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Ranker Family History

Ranker Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from Ranke variant of Rang

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ranker family from?

You can see how Ranker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Ranker families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ranker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ranker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranker 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 Ranker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ranker. 100% of Ranker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ranker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranker 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Ranker. 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 856 military records available for the last name Ranker. For the veterans among your Ranker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ranker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ranker in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranker 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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