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Ramsier Family History

Ramsier Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ramseier see Ramseur.

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


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Where is the Ramsier family from?

You can see how Ramsier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ramsier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ramsier families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ramsier's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramsier families in 1880.
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What did your Ramsier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ramsier. 100% of Ramsier men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramsier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsier 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ramsier. 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 244 military records available for the last name Ramsier. For the veterans among your Ramsier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ramsier in 1964 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsier 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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