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Ramsdill Family History

Ramsdill 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: Ramsdell, Ramsell, Ransdell, Hamill, Ramsden, Madill, Ragsdale

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Where is the Ramsdill family from?

You can see how Ramsdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsdill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ramsdill families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ramsdill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ramsdill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramsdill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ramsdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramsdill. 50% of Ramsdill men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Ramsdill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Ramsdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramsdill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ramsdill. 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 145 military records available for the last name Ramsdill. For the veterans among your Ramsdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsdill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Ramsdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ramsdill in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 1998.

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