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Ransaw Family History

Ransaw 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: Lansaw, Ranshaw, Rana, Ranta, Ranson, Randa, Bansal, Renshaw, Ramshaw

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Where is the Ransaw family from?

You can see how Ransaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ransaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ransaw families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ransaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ransaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransaw 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 Ransaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransaw. 43% of Ransaw men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ransaw women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ransaw were Manager and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Ransaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ransaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransaw 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ransaw. 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 138 military records available for the last name Ransaw. For the veterans among your Ransaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransaw lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ransaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ransaw in 1944 was 40, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransaw 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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