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Rannsley Family History

Rannsley 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: Rawnsley, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Farnsley, Tansley, Ainsley

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Where is the Rannsley family from?

You can see how Rannsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rannsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rannsley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rannsley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rannsley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Rannsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannsley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rannsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Rannsley. For the veterans among your Rannsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannsley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannsley 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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