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Rankmore Family History

Rankmore 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: Cranmore, Rockmore, Passmore, Blackmore, Dunsmore, Rushmore, Barmore

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Where is the Rankmore family from?

You can see how Rankmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankmore family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rankmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Rankmore families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rankmore's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rankmore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankmore 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 Rankmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rankmore. 50% of Rankmore men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Rankmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Dock Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rankmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankmore 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Rankmore. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rankmore. For the veterans among your Rankmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankmore lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankmore 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rankmore

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