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Oramsay Family History

Oramsay 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: Ramsay, Ramsey, Ormsby, Prasad, Orman, Kramar, Rama, Radway, Oyama

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Where is the Oramsay family from?

You can see how Oramsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oramsay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oramsay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oramsay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oramsay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Oramsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oramsay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oramsay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oramsay. For the veterans among your Oramsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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