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Ramsthal Family History

Ramsthal 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: Ramstad, Ramshaw, Ramsell, Ramsdell, Eastham, Hamstra, Raithel, Rahal

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Where is the Ramsthal family from?

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

What did your Ramsthal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Ramsthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsthal 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 Ramsthal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ramsthal. For the veterans among your Ramsthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsthal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Ramsthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ramsthal in 1975 was 92, and 81 in 1989.

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