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Ramsoy Family History

Ramsoy 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, Ramson, Ramsay, Samson, Raso, Ranson, Rampey, Rasor, Ramser

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Where is the Ramsoy family from?

You can see how Ramsoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsoy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramsoy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Ramsoy family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramsoy's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Ramsoy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Ramsoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsoy 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Ramsoy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ramsoy. For the veterans among your Ramsoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsoy lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Ramsoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ramsoy in 1991 was 65, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramsoy 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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