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Ramzey Family History

Ramzey 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, Rampey, Razey, Ramey, Radney, Rarey, Ramel, Ramser, Rasey

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Where is the Ramzey family from?

You can see how Ramzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramzey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramzey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ramzey family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramzey's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ramzey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramzey 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 118 census records available for the last name Ramzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramzey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ramzey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ramzey. For the veterans among your Ramzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramzey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ramzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ramzey in 1968 was 68, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramzey 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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