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Ramsner Family History

Ramsner 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: Ramser, Rasner, Raisner, Ramsier, Reisner, Ramsden, Kasner, Ramsey

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Where is the Ramsner family from?

You can see how Ramsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ramsner family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramsner's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramsner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsner 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 58 census records available for the last name Ramsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ramsner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ramsner. For the veterans among your Ramsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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