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Rankl Family History

Rankl 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, Ranke, Frankl, Frank, Bank, Rana, Rand, Banks, Franko, Crank

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Where is the Rankl family from?

You can see how Rankl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rankl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rankl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rankl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankl 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 Rankl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rankl. 36% of Rankl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rankl 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rankl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Rankl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankl 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rankl. 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 601 military records available for the last name Rankl. For the veterans among your Rankl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rankl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rankl in 1964 was 71, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankl 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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