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Ransall Family History

Ransall 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: Randall, Mansell, Rantala, Ramsell, Sandall, Ansell, Bansal, Bonsall

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Where is the Ransall family from?

You can see how Ransall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ransall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ransall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ransall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ransall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransall 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ransall. 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 Ransall. For the veterans among your Ransall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransall lifespan?

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