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Ramsower Family History

Ramsower 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: Ramser, Ramseier, Ramsour, Ramseyer, Ramsier, Ramsden, Ramsey, Mower

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Where is the Ramsower family from?

You can see how Ramsower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ramsower families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramsower's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ramsower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramsower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramsower. 50% of Ramsower men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Ramsower women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Ramsower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsower 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ramsower. 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 99 military records available for the last name Ramsower. For the veterans among your Ramsower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ramsower in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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