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Ransey Family History

Ransey 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: Ramsey, Tansey, Rasey, Ranney, Raney, Manley, Hanley, Radney, Rase

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Where is the Ransey family from?

You can see how Ransey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Ransey families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ransey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ransey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransey 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 Ransey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ransey. 100% of Ransey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ransey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransey 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Ransey. 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 572 military records available for the last name Ransey. For the veterans among your Ransey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ransey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ransey in 1963 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransey 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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