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Ramsley Family History

Ramsley 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, Ramaley, Rampley, Wamsley, Parsley, Ramsden, Wansley, Hemsley

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Where is the Ramsley family from?

You can see how Ramsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ramsley families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ramsley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ramsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsley 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 Ramsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramsley. 100% of Ramsley 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
    100%

What Ramsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Ramsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsley 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ramsley. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ramsley. For the veterans among your Ramsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ramsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ramsley in 1971 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsley 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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