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Ramsauer Family History

Ramsauer 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: Ramser, Ramseur, Rosauer, Hausauer, Ramaker, Ramseier, Ramsour

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Where is the Ramsauer family from?

You can see how Ramsauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramsauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ramsauer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramsauer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramsauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsauer 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 Ramsauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramsauer. 43% of Ramsauer men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Pressman
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Ramsauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Ramsauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsauer 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Ramsauer. 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 987 military records available for the last name Ramsauer. For the veterans among your Ramsauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsauer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ramsauer in 1959 was 59, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramsauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsauer 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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