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Ranse Family History

Ranse 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: Rase, Banse, Range, Hanse, Ranke, Rance, Rans, Cane, Ras, Halse

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Where is the Ranse family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranse. 72% of Ranse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ranse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranse were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ranse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Ranse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranse 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Ranse. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ranse. For the veterans among your Ranse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranse lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Ranse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ranse in 1980 was 34, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranse 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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