Origins of the Rankin surname
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Interesting facts about Rankin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rankin surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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
