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Ransberg Family History

Ransberg 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: Ransburg, Sandberg, Risberg, Ramsburg, Landsberg, Wangberg, Ramberg

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Where is the Ransberg family from?

You can see how Ransberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ransberg family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransberg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ransberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransberg 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 Ransberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ransberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransberg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ransberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ransberg. For the veterans among your Ransberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransberg lifespan?

Average Ransberg life expectancy in 1966 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransberg 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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