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Ramsden Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from Ramsden in Cartworth near Holmfirth (Yorkshire) recorded as Rommesdene in 1315 and Ramesdene in 132 The placename derives from Old English ramm ‘ram’ (genitive rammes) or hramsa ‘wild garlic’ + denu ‘valley’. habitational name from Ramsden in Benenden (Kent). The placename probably derives from Old English ramm ‘ram’ (genitive rammes) or perhaps an Old English personal name Ramm (genitive Rammes) + Old English denn ‘pasture’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ramsdell, Amsden, Marsden, Ramsey, Lumsden, Gadsden, Camden, Ramson

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Where is the Ramsden family from?

You can see how Ramsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramsden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramsden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Ramsden family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ramsden's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Ramsden families in 1840.
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What did your Ramsden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramsden. 20% of Ramsden men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Ramsden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramsden were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Ramsden. For the veterans among your Ramsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramsden lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ramsden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ramsden in 1950 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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