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Ranshaw Family History

Ranshaw Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Renshaw.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ranshaw family from?

You can see how Ranshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Ranshaw families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ranshaw's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ranshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Ranshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ranshaw. 37% of Ranshaw men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 81% of Ranshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranshaw were Gardener and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    37%
  • Incapacitated
    28%
  • General Light Labourer
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Ranshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ranshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranshaw 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Ranshaw. 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 253 military records available for the last name Ranshaw. For the veterans among your Ranshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranshaw lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ranshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ranshaw in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranshaw 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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