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Ransberger Family History

Ransberger 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: Rensberger, Hansberger, Mansberger, Ernsberger, Honsberger

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Where is the Ransberger family from?

You can see how Ransberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ransberger families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ransberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ransberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransberger 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 Ransberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransberger. 20% of Ransberger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ransberger women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ransberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Ransberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransberger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ransberger. 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 393 military records available for the last name Ransberger. For the veterans among your Ransberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ransberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ransberger in 1963 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransberger 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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