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Rankila Family History

Rankila Name 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: Rantala, Rankin, Rankins, Rankine, Hankla, Rana, Rank, Hankin, Ranta

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Where is the Rankila family from?

You can see how Rankila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rankila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rankila families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rankila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rankila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rankila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rankila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rankila. 100% of Rankila men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Rankila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rankila 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rankila. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Rankila. For the veterans among your Rankila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rankila lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Rankila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rankila in 1961 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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