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Ramslie Family History

Ramslie 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: Emslie, Ramseier, Ramsier, Laslie, Maslin, Ramage, Rase, Ramsden

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Where is the Ramslie family from?

You can see how Ramslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramslie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ramslie family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramslie's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramslie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramslie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Ramslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramslie 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ramslie. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ramslie. For the veterans among your Ramslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramslie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Ramslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ramslie in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramslie 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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