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Ransdal Family History

Ransdal 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: Randal, Sandal, Randel, Randa, Bansal, Handal, Andal, Ragsdale

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Where is the Ransdal family from?

You can see how Ransdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ransdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ransdal families living in Tennessee. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ransdal's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ransdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransdal 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 160 census records available for the last name Ransdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransdal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ransdal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ransdal. For the veterans among your Ransdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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