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Ramsaur Family History

Ramsaur 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: Ramseur, Ramsour, Ramsburg, Ramser, Rasar, Ramsay, Ramsier, Caesar

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Where is the Ramsaur family from?

You can see how Ramsaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsaur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsaur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ramsaur families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ramsaur's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ramsaur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsaur 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 Ramsaur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramsaur. 43% of Ramsaur men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ramsaur women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramsaur were Collector and Laundry Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Collector
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Laundry Work
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramsaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsaur 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Ramsaur. 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 469 military records available for the last name Ramsaur. For the veterans among your Ramsaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsaur lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ramsaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ramsaur in 1956 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsaur 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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