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Ramsel Family History

Ramsel 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: Ramsey, Ramsell, Ramel, Amsel, Rassel, Ramser, Rammel, Samsel, Hamel

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Where is the Ramsel family from?

You can see how Ramsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ramsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Ramsel families living in Texas. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ramsel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ramsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramsel. 43% of Ramsel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Stock Farmer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsel 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Ramsel. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ramsel. For the veterans among your Ramsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ramsel in 1963 was 84, and 42 in 2004.

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