Transom Family History

Transom Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Ransom, Transou, Bransom, Tronson, Branson, Ranson, Francom, Tranum, Transue, Franson

2,000 record(s) for Transom

742	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
39	Military Records
51	Immigration Records
902	Census and Voter Lists
612	Member Trees

Where is the Transom family from?

You can see how Transom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Transom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Transom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Transom families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Transom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Transom families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Transom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Transom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Transom.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Transom family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 902 census records available for the last name Transom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Transom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Transom. 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.

Military Records

There are 39 military records available for the last name Transom. For the veterans among your Transom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Transom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Transom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Transom in 1967 was 81, and 97 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Transom 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.