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Rankowski Family History

Rankowski 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: Rakowski, Frankowski, Pankowski, Ratkowski, Jankowski, Mankowski

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Where is the Rankowski family from?

You can see how Rankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rankowski family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rankowski's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Rankowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Rankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankowski 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rankowski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rankowski. For the veterans among your Rankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Rankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rankowski in 1964 was 78, and 59 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankowski 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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