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Ransay Family History

Ransay 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: Ramsay, Rana, Ranta, Ramsey, Ranson, Lansky, Radway, Tansey, Rasey

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Where is the Ransay family from?

You can see how Ransay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Ransay families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ransay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ransay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransay 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 381 census records available for the last name Ransay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransay 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Ransay. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ransay. For the veterans among your Ransay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Ransay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ransay in 1979 was 39, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransay 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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