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Ransom Jr Family History

Ransom Jr 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: Ransom, Ransome, Mansour, Ranson, Rasor, Gansemer, Raysor, Raisor

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Where is the Ransom Jr family from?

You can see how Ransom Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransom Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ransom Jr family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransom Jr's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ransom Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ransom Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransom Jr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ransom Jr. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ransom Jr. For the veterans among your Ransom Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransom Jr lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Ransom Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ransom Jr in 1976 was 28, and 50 in 2002.

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