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Ramssey Family History

Ramssey 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, Ramsden, Massey, Rampey, Rassel, Ramser, Rasey, Rumsey

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Where is the Ramssey family from?

You can see how Ramssey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramssey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ramssey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ramssey family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramssey's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramssey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramssey 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 40 census records available for the last name Ramssey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramssey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ramssey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ramssey. For the veterans among your Ramssey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramssey lifespan?

Average Ramssey life expectancy in 1973 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramssey 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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