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Ramsley Family History

Ramsley 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, Ramaley, Rampley, Wamsley, Parsley, Ramsden, Wansley, Hemsley

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Where is the Ramsley family from?

You can see how Ramsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Ramsley families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ramsley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ramsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramsley. 38% of Ramsley men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Ramsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsley 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ramsley. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ramsley. For the veterans among your Ramsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ramsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ramsley in 1971 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

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