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Ransier Family History

Ransier Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Ramseyer (see Ramseur).

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


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Where is the Ransier family from?

You can see how Ransier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Ransier families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Ransier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ransier families in 1911.
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What did your Ransier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransier. 37% of Ransier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ransier women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ransier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ransier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransier 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ransier. 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 558 military records available for the last name Ransier. For the veterans among your Ransier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ransier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ransier in 1955 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransier 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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