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Ransdell Family History

Ransdell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ransdale itself a variant of Ramsdale (see Ramsdell).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ransdell family from?

You can see how Ransdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ransdell families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ransdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ransdell families in 1891.
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What did your Ransdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woollen Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ransdell. 100% of Ransdell women worked as a Woollen Weaver.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Woollen Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ransdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransdell 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Ransdell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ransdell. For the veterans among your Ransdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransdell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ransdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ransdell in 1944 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransdell 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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