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Ramsburgh Family History

Ramsburgh Name 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: Ramsburg, Remsburg, Ransburg, Ramberg, Hamburg, Roxburgh, Ramseur

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Where is the Ramsburgh family from?

You can see how Ramsburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsburgh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Ramsburgh families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ramsburgh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ramsburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramsburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramsburgh. 100% of Ramsburgh men worked as a Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ramsburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsburgh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ramsburgh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Ramsburgh. For the veterans among your Ramsburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsburgh lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Ramsburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ramsburgh in 1979 was 75, and 74 in 1989.

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