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Ransfer Family History

Ransfer 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: Ransier, Manser, Ranger, Ramser, Rauser, Runser, Ganster, Rasner

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Where is the Ransfer family from?

You can see how Ransfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ransfer families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ransfer's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ransfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransfer 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 103 census records available for the last name Ransfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransfer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ransfer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ransfer. For the veterans among your Ransfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransfer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ransfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ransfer in 1970 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransfer 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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