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Ransby Name Meaning

variant of Ranby with intrusive -s-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Dansby, Raby, Ramsey, Ranson, Lansky, Tansey, Rasey, Gadsby, Danby

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Where is the Ransby family from?

You can see how Ransby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Ransby family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ransby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ransby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ransby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransby. 72% of Ransby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ransby women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ransby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransby 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Ransby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Ransby. For the veterans among your Ransby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ransby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ransby in 1962 was 52, and 55 in 2004.

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