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Ralsey Family History

Ralsey 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: Ramsey, Halsey, Rasey, Raley, Halley, Halse, Paley, Galley, Radney

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Where is the Ralsey family from?

You can see how Ralsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ralsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ralsey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ralsey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Ralsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ralsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralsey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ralsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Ralsey. For the veterans among your Ralsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralsey lifespan?

Average Ralsey life expectancy in 1983 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralsey 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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