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Ramsaye Family History

Ramsaye 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, Ramage, Ramsey, Ramseyer, Rase, Ramsden, Ramsell, Rama, Amaya

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Where is the Ramsaye family from?

You can see how Ramsaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsaye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ramsaye family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramsaye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ramsaye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsaye 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 6 census records available for the last name Ramsaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsaye 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ramsaye. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ramsaye. For the veterans among your Ramsaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsaye lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Ramsaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ramsaye in 1954 was 69, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsaye 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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