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Ramsburg Family History

Ramsburg Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from a place so named near Gunzenhausen Franconia. This surname is not found in Germany.

Alternatively perhaps an altered form of German Ramsberg or Ramsberger: habitational name from any of several places in southern Germany called Ramsberg.

The surname Ramsberg is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ramsburg family from?

You can see how Ramsburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ramsburg families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ramsburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramsburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsburg 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 Ramsburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramsburg. 31% of Ramsburg men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ramsburg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramsburg were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ramsburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsburg 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Ramsburg. 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 545 military records available for the last name Ramsburg. For the veterans among your Ramsburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsburg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ramsburg in 1961 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsburg 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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