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Ramson Family History

Ramson Name Meaning

English:: variant of Ramsden . habitational name either from Ramshorn in Bickington (Devon) or from Rampisham (Dorset).

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


Similar surnames: Ranson, Samson, Raison, Rayson, Rapson, Jason, Hasson, Cason, Ramsden

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Where is the Ramson family from?

You can see how Ramson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 12 Ramson families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ramson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ramson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramson. 25% of Ramson men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Ramson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramson were Farming and Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Servant
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramson. 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 733 military records available for the last name Ramson. For the veterans among your Ramson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ramson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ramson in 1955 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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