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Rampson Family History

Rampson 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: Rampton, Sampson, Hampson, Ramson, Rapson, Lampson, Samson, Frampton

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Where is the Rampson family from?

You can see how Rampson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rampson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rampson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rampson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rampson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rampson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rampson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rampson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waiter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rampson. 34% of Rampson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rampson women worked as a Waiter.

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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
    34%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Conductor
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%

What Rampson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Rampson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rampson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rampson. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rampson. For the veterans among your Rampson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rampson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Rampson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rampson in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rampson 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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