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Ranson Family History

Ranson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ransom. French (mainly northern) Flemish and Walloon: variant of Renson

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ranson family from?

You can see how Ranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 344 Ranson families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ranson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ranson families in 1891.
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What did your Ranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ranson. 11% of Ranson men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Ranson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranson were Plumber and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Plumber
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Ranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranson 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 146,000 immigration records available for the last name Ranson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Ranson. For the veterans among your Ranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ranson in 1948 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranson 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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