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Ramsa Family History

Ramsa 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: Rama, Samsa, Ramsay, Ram, Ras, Rana, Ramm, Basa, Rada, Razza

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Where is the Ramsa family from?

You can see how Ramsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ramsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Ramsa families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramsa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ramsa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Ramsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsa 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ramsa. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ramsa. For the veterans among your Ramsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ramsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ramsa in 1964 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsa 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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