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Ranko Family History

Ranko 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: Rank, Franko, Janko, Danko, Panko, Manko, Banko, Rando, Renko, Ranke

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Where is the Ranko family from?

You can see how Ranko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ranko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ranko family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranko's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ranko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranko 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 Ranko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranko. 50% of Ranko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ranko women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ranko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Ranko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranko 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Ranko. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ranko. For the veterans among your Ranko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Ranko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ranko in 1955 was 46, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranko 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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