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Ramsdahl Family History

Ramsdahl 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: Ramsdell, Rosdahl, Amdahl, Ramsden, Ramadan, Rendahl, Ramsell

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Where is the Ramsdahl family from?

You can see how Ramsdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsdahl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ramsdahl families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ramsdahl's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ramsdahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ramsdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsdahl 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ramsdahl. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ramsdahl. For the veterans among your Ramsdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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