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Ramlay Family History

Ramlay 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, Kallay, Ramsey, Rama, Radway, Rampey, Raman, Bramley, Rapley

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Where is the Ramlay family from?

You can see how Ramlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramlay family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Ramlay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Ramlay families living in Perthshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ramlay's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ramlay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ramlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramlay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ramlay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ramlay. For the veterans among your Ramlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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