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Wrankin Family History

Wrankin 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: Rankin, Franklin, Hankin, Raskin, Franken, Grandin, Mankin, Rankins

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Where is the Wrankin family from?

You can see how Wrankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrankin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Wrankin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Wrankin families living in Argyll. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wrankin's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Wrankin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wrankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrankin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wrankin. 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 Wrankin. For the veterans among your Wrankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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