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Ramseyer Family History

Ramseyer Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a village called Ramsei.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ramseyer family from?

You can see how Ramseyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramseyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramseyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ramseyer families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ramseyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramseyer families in 1891.
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What did your Ramseyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramseyer. 67% of Ramseyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Cook
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ramseyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramseyer 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Ramseyer. 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 487 military records available for the last name Ramseyer. For the veterans among your Ramseyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramseyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ramseyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramseyer in 1957 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramseyer 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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