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Ramhorst Family History

Ramhorst 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: Barhorst, Horst, Rapport, Ashurst, Ramos, Bathurst, Hayhurst

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Where is the Ramhorst family from?

You can see how Ramhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ramhorst families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ramhorst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ramhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramhorst 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 284 census records available for the last name Ramhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramhorst 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ramhorst. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ramhorst. For the veterans among your Ramhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramhorst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ramhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramhorst in 1968 was 64, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramhorst 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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