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Ransa Family History

Ransa 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: Rana, Ranta, Randa, Jansa, Rans, Ras, Rank, Basa, Rand, Rada

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Where is the Ransa family from?

You can see how Ransa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ransa family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ransa's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Ransa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransa 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 106 census records available for the last name Ransa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransa 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ransa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ransa. For the veterans among your Ransa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ransa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ransa in 1972 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransa 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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