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Ramshur Family History

Ramshur 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: Ramseur, Ramsour, Ramsburg, Ramser, Ramshaw, Ramthun, Ramsier

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Where is the Ramshur family from?

You can see how Ramshur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramshur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ramshur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ramshur families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ramshur's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Ramshur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramshur 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 Ramshur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramshur. 100% of Ramshur men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ramshur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Ramshur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramshur 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ramshur. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ramshur. For the veterans among your Ramshur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramshur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ramshur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ramshur in 1964 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramshur 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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