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Rampshire Family History

Rampshire 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: Hampshire, Lampshire, Yamashiro, Abshire, Aleshire, Tamashiro

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Where is the Rampshire family from?

You can see how Rampshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rampshire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rampshire family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rampshire's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rampshire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rampshire 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 13 census records available for the last name Rampshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rampshire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rampshire. 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 Rampshire. For the veterans among your Rampshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rampshire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rampshire 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rampshire

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