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Rankaitis Family History

Rankaitis 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: Laukaitis, Maniatis, Rankins, Jonaitis, Masaitis, Kairis, Arvanitis

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Where is the Rankaitis family from?

You can see how Rankaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rankaitis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rankaitis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Rankaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankaitis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rankaitis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Rankaitis. For the veterans among your Rankaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankaitis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Rankaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rankaitis in 1975 was 59, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankaitis 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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