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Ramsdorf Family History

Ramsdorf 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: Kasdorf, Reisdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Ramsden, Ramsdell, Ramsburg

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Where is the Ramsdorf family from?

You can see how Ramsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsdorf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ramsdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Ramsdorf families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramsdorf's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Ramsdorf families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Ramsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsdorf 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ramsdorf. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ramsdorf. For the veterans among your Ramsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ramsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ramsdorf in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsdorf 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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