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Ramshay Family History

Ramshay Surname Meaning

see Ramsay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ramshay family from?

You can see how Ramshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramshay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ramshay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ramshay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ramshay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ramshay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramshay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ramshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramshay. 75% of Ramshay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Ramshay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Ramshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramshay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ramshay. 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 Ramshay. For the veterans among your Ramshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramshay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ramshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ramshay in 1963 was 76, and 26 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramshay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramshay 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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