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Ransmeier Family History

Ransmeier 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: Fangmeier, Ransier, Ramseier, Sandmeier, Reitmeier, Brunmeier

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Where is the Ransmeier family from?

You can see how Ransmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ransmeier families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ransmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransmeier 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 15 census records available for the last name Ransmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransmeier 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ransmeier. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ransmeier. For the veterans among your Ransmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransmeier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ransmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ransmeier in 1971 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransmeier 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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