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Ransly Family History

Ransly 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: Ranly, Wansley, Ramsey, Ansley, Ranson, Lansky, Hansley, Tansey

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Where is the Ransly family from?

You can see how Ransly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ransly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ransly family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ransly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Ransly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransly 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ransly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ransly. For the veterans among your Ransly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransly lifespan?

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