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Ramseth Family History

Ramseth 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, Ramsell, Lambeth, Ramser, Roseth, Ramesh, Halseth, Mauseth

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Where is the Ramseth family from?

You can see how Ramseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ramseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ramseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ramseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramseth 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 Ramseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramseth. 50% of Ramseth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ramseth women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Ramseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramseth 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ramseth. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ramseth. For the veterans among your Ramseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ramseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ramseth in 1963 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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