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Rankine Family History

Rankine Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Rankin.

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


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Where is the Rankine family from?

You can see how Rankine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rankine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 40 Rankine families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rankine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rankine families in 1891.
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What did your Rankine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rankine. 60% of Rankine men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Rankine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rankine were Probation Officer and Independent Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Probation Officer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Independent Means
    4%

What Rankine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Rankine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankine 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Rankine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rankine. For the veterans among your Rankine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rankine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rankine in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankine 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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