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Ransen Family History

Ransen 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: Ranson, Gansen, Jansen, Hansen, Fransen, Raven, Rase, Manser, Banse

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Where is the Ransen family from?

You can see how Ransen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ransen families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ransen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ransen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransen 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 Ransen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ransen. 100% of Ransen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ransen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Ransen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ransen. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ransen. For the veterans among your Ransen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ransen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ransen in 1967 was 69, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransen 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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