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Ranslow Family History

Ranslow 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: Anslow, Renslow, Ranson, Winslow, Maslow, Kinslow, Rannow, Denslow

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Where is the Ranslow family from?

You can see how Ranslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ranslow families living in Shropshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ranslow's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ranslow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranslow 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 Ranslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranslow. 34% of Ranslow men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    34%
  • Convict
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Ranslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Ranslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranslow 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ranslow. 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 126 military records available for the last name Ranslow. For the veterans among your Ranslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranslow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ranslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ranslow in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranslow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranslow 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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