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Ransler Family History

Ransler 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: Cansler, Fansler, Ransier, Hansler, Sandler, Manser, Wansley, Tasler

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Where is the Ransler family from?

You can see how Ransler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ransler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ransler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransler 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 Ransler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ransler. 60% of Ransler 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ransler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Ransler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ransler. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ransler. For the veterans among your Ransler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ransler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ransler in 1972 was 93, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransler 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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