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Ranso Family History

Ranso 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: Raso, Ranson, Manso, Rando, Ransom, Ranno, Rans, Ras, Rana, Rank

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Ranso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranso 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ranso. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ranso. For the veterans among your Ranso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranso lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Ranso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ranso in 1982 was 57, and 76 in 1988.

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