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Ramseye Family History

Ramseye 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: Ramsey, Ramseyer, Ramsell, Rampey, Ramser, Rasey, Rumsey, Ramseur

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Where is the Ramseye family from?

You can see how Ramseye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramseye family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ramseye family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramseye's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ramseye families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ramseye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramseye 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ramseye. 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 Ramseye. For the veterans among your Ramseye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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