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Vrankin Family History

Vrankin 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 Vrankin family from?

You can see how Vrankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vrankin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vrankin family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vrankin's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Vrankin families in 1920.
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What did your Vrankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vrankin. 58% of Vrankin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Vrankin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Vrankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vrankin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vrankin. 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 93 military records available for the last name Vrankin. For the veterans among your Vrankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vrankin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Vrankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vrankin in 1974 was 81, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vrankin 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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