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Ramsie Family History

Ramsie 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: Ramsier, Ramage, Rase, Ramsden, Ramsey, Dansie, Ramson, Ramser, Raske

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Where is the Ramsie family from?

You can see how Ramsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramsie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Ramsie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ramsie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ramsie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Ramsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ramsie. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ramsie. For the veterans among your Ramsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsie lifespan?

Average Ramsie life expectancy in 1975 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsie 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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