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Ransan Family History

Ransan 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: Ranson, Rana, Rahman, Ranta, Mannan, Mangan, Branson, Anson, Hasan

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Where is the Ransan family from?

You can see how Ransan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ransan families living in Alabama. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ransan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ransan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransan 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 216 census records available for the last name Ransan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ransan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ransan. For the veterans among your Ransan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Ransan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ransan in 1980 was 61, and 88 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ransan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ransan 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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