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Ramscar Family History

Ramscar Surname Meaning

Apparently from a lost place called Ramsker in or near Bradfield (WR Yorks) though independent evidence of such a place-name has not been noted.

Its second element is probably Middle English kerr ‘brushwood wet ground’ (Old Scandinavian kjarr).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Ramscar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramscar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramscar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Ramscar families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramscar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ramscar families in 1891.
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What did your Ramscar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramscar. 100% of Ramscar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 491 census records available for the last name Ramscar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramscar 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ramscar. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ramscar. For the veterans among your Ramscar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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