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Ransburgh Family History

Ransburgh 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: Ransburg, Ramsburg, Ginsburg, Roxburgh, Rosburg, Horsburgh, Hansbury

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Where is the Ransburgh family from?

You can see how Ransburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ransburgh families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ransburgh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ransburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Ransburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransburgh 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ransburgh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ransburgh. For the veterans among your Ransburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransburgh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ransburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ransburgh in 1959 was 55, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransburgh 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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