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Ransone Family History

Ransone Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Ransom . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Ransome, Ranson, Hanson, Randon, Janson, Branson, Cranson, Ramson

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Where is the Ransone family from?

You can see how Ransone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ransone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ransone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Ransone families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ransone's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ransone families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ransone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ransone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ransone. 44% of Ransone men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Ransone women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ransone were Joiner and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Joiner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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What Ransone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ransone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ransone 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Ransone. 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 667 military records available for the last name Ransone. For the veterans among your Ransone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ransone lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ransone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ransone in 1945 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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