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Ramussen Family History

Ramussen 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: Rasmussen, Ramsden, Mussen, Rasmusson, Asmussen, Rasmusen, Musson

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Where is the Ramussen family from?

You can see how Ramussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramussen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramussen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ramussen families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ramussen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ramussen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramussen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ramussen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Ramussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramussen 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Ramussen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ramussen. For the veterans among your Ramussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramussen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Ramussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ramussen in 1972 was 87, and 72 in 1999.

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