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Ralson Family History

Ralson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Raul (see Rawle) + son ‘son’.

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


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Where is the Ralson family from?

You can see how Ralson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ralson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Ralson families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ralson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ralson families in 1891.
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What did your Ralson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ralson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralson 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Ralson. 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 244 military records available for the last name Ralson. For the veterans among your Ralson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ralson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ralson in 1966 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralson 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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