This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ramsayer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ramsayer Family History

Ramsayer 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: Ramseyer, Ramser, Ramaker, Ramsay, Ramseier, Ramsier, Sayer, Mayer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ramsayer family from?

You can see how Ramsayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsayer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ramsayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Ramsayer families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramsayer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ramsayer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ramsayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Ramsayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsayer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ramsayer

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Ramsayer. 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.

View all Ramsayer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Ramsayer. For the veterans among your Ramsayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ramsayer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ramsayer family history

Discover More

What is the average Ramsayer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ramsayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ramsayer in 1967 was 66, and 39 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramsayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsayer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ramsayer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial