Origins of the Ramsey surname

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    In 1921, most Ramseys lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Ramsey

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    What are the most common Ramsey first names?

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    Common jobs for Ramseys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ramseys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    155

    Domestic Servant

    72

    Living On Own Means

    72

    Laundress

    71

    General Servant Domestic

    66

    Commmon male occupations for Ramseys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    213

    Coal Miner

    164

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    161

    Agricultural Labourer

    115

    General Labourer

    110

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