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Rhamsey Family History

Rhamsey 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: Ramsey, Halsey, Rampey, Ramser, Rasey, Rumsey, Rhames, Rhame, Ramsay

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Where is the Rhamsey family from?

You can see how Rhamsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhamsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rhamsey family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhamsey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rhamsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhamsey 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 4 census records available for the last name Rhamsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhamsey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rhamsey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rhamsey. For the veterans among your Rhamsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhamsey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Rhamsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rhamsey in 1978 was 67, and 62 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhamsey 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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