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Rankins Family History

Rankins Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Rankin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Rankins family from?

You can see how Rankins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rankins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Rankins families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rankins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rankins families in 1891.
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What did your Rankins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rankins. 100% of Rankins 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 21,000 census records available for the last name Rankins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankins 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Rankins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rankins. For the veterans among your Rankins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rankins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rankins in 1952 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankins 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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