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Ramselle Family History

Ramselle 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: Ramsell, Ramsdell, Ramella, Rosselle, Roselle, Mansell, Lavelle

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Where is the Ramselle family from?

You can see how Ramselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramselle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ramselle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ramselle families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ramselle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ramselle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ramselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramselle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ramselle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ramselle. For the veterans among your Ramselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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