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Ramsford Family History

Ramsford 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: Ransford, Radford, Hansford, Bassford, Rayford, Bamford, Rachford

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Where is the Ramsford family from?

You can see how Ramsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramsford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ramsford families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ramsford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramsford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsford 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 249 census records available for the last name Ramsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsford 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ramsford. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ramsford. For the veterans among your Ramsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsford 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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