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Ramser Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Palatinate and in Switzerland called Ramsen or from places in Austria and upper Bavaria called Ramsau. In the Bavarian dialect Rams means ‘scree’.

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


Similar surnames: Ramseur, Ramsey, Ramer, Rammer, Nasser, Reiser, Ranger, Ramsden

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Where is the Ramser family from?

You can see how Ramser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Ramser families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ramser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ramser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramser. 22% of Ramser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ramser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramser were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ramser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramser 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Ramser. 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 556 military records available for the last name Ramser. For the veterans among your Ramser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ramser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ramser in 1955 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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