Rankins Family History

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Rankins Name Meaning

Although not listed by Black, this may be presumed to be a patronymic from Rankin, along with Rankinson, which Black does record.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rankine, Mankins, Hankins, Rankin, Jenkins, Markins, Lakins, Adkins

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Rankins Family Origin

Where is the Rankins family from?

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You can see how Rankins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rankins families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Rankins families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rankins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rankins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rankins Family Occupations

What did your Rankins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Rankins.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rankins Historical Records

What Rankins family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Rankins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 783 immigration records available for the last name Rankins. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Rankins. For the veterans among your Rankins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rankins Life Expectancy

What is the average Rankins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rankins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rankins in 1952 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rankins 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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