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Ramsby Family History

Ramsby 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: Ramsey, Ramsay, Raby, Hamby, Rampey, Ramson, Ramser, Rasey, Rumsey

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Where is the Ramsby family from?

You can see how Ramsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Ramsby families living in Suffolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ramsby's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ramsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsby 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 Ramsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramsby. 20% of Ramsby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ramsby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramsby were Attendant and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ramsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsby 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ramsby. 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 196 military records available for the last name Ramsby. For the veterans among your Ramsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsby lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Ramsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ramsby in 1948 was 62, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsby 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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