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Origins of the Rankin surname

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About the Rankins

We have a total number of 51867 records for people with the last name Rankin.

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Where do most Rankins live?

In 1921, most Rankins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rankins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 34,900 records for the Rankin surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Rankins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Rankins.

What are the most common Rankin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Rankins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rankins in 1921
Dressmaker

183

Domestic Servant

134

Housekeeper

122

House Keeper

115

F S

86

Common Male occupations for Rankins in 1921
Coal Miner

316

Joiner

150

Carter

130

Baker

110

Shoemaker

107

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