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Ransell Family History

Ransell 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: Mansell, Ramsell, Ansell, Hansell, Ransdell, Randell, Rundell, Anselm

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Where is the Ransell family from?

You can see how Ransell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ransell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ransell families living in Connecticut. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ransell's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ransell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransell 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 Ransell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ransell. 100% of Ransell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ransell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Ransell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransell 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ransell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ransell. For the veterans among your Ransell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Ransell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ransell in 1968 was 98, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransell 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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