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Ransam Family History

Ransam 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: Ransom, Rana, Ranta, Ranum, Balsam, Ranson, Hannam, Branham, Randa

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Where is the Ransam family from?

You can see how Ransam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ransam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ransam family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ransam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransam 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 Ransam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ransam. 100% of Ransam 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 Ransam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Ransam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransam 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ransam. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ransam. For the veterans among your Ransam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransam lifespan?

Average Ransam life expectancy in 1984 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransam 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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