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Ramson Family History

Ramson Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Ramsden. habitational name either from Ramshorn in Bickington (Devon) or from Rampisham (Dorset).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ramson family from?

You can see how Ramson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 49 Ramson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ramson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ramson families in 1891.
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What did your Ramson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ramson. 60% of Ramson men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Ramson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramson were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Colliery Hewer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramson. 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 733 military records available for the last name Ramson. For the veterans among your Ramson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ramson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ramson in 1955 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramson 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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