This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ramsour family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ramsour Family History

Ramsour Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ramsauer (see Ramseur).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ramsour family from?

You can see how Ramsour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ramsour families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramsour's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ramsour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ramsour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramsour. 47% of Ramsour men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ramsour women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramsour were Farm Labor and Teacher.

View Census Data for Ramsour | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Ramsour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ramsour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsour census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ramsour

Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Ramsour. 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.

View all Ramsour immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 490 military records available for the last name Ramsour. For the veterans among your Ramsour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ramsour military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ramsour family history

Discover More

What is the average Ramsour lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramsour in 1962 was 80, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramsour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsour 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ramsour family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial