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Ransdall Family History

Ransdall 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: Randall, Ransdell, Sandall, Ramsdell, Ragsdale, Rendall, Randell

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Where is the Ransdall family from?

You can see how Ransdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransdall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransdall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ransdall families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransdall's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Ransdall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransdall 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 Ransdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransdall. 29% of Ransdall men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ransdall women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ransdall were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Beet Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Ransdall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ransdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransdall 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ransdall. 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 144 military records available for the last name Ransdall. For the veterans among your Ransdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransdall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ransdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ransdall in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransdall 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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