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Ransohoff Family History

Ransohoff 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: Langhoff, Aschoff, Benshoff, Antonoff, Van Hoff, Neuhoff, Ranson

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Where is the Ransohoff family from?

You can see how Ransohoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransohoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ransohoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ransohoff families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransohoff's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ransohoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ransohoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransohoff 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Ransohoff. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ransohoff. For the veterans among your Ransohoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransohoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ransohoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ransohoff in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransohoff 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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