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Ransbury Family History

Ransbury 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: Hansbury, Rasbury, Sansbury, Ransburg, Hanbury, Sainsbury, Ramsburg

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Where is the Ransbury family from?

You can see how Ransbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransbury family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ransbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Ransbury families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ransbury's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ransbury families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ransbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransbury. 100% of Ransbury men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ransbury women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ransbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Ransbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransbury 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ransbury. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ransbury. For the veterans among your Ransbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransbury lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ransbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ransbury in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransbury 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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