Ramsdell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Ramsdell surname lived in the village of Ramsden found in various locations in England including the counties of Essex, Oxford, Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire. This local name was originally derived from the Old English word ramden which refers to those individuals who lived in the small glen. Early Origins of the Ramsdell familyThe surname Ramsdell was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Ramsdell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ramsdell research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1612, 1648, 1659, 1660, 1665, 1689 and 1690 are included under the topic Early Ramsdell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ramsdell Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Ramsdell are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Ramsdell include: Ramsden, Ramsdon and others. Early Notables of the Ramsdell familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ramsdell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ramsdell RankingIn the United States, the name Ramsdell is the 9,195th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] Migration of the Ramsdell family to IrelandSome of the Ramsdell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Ramsdell or a variant listed above: Ramsdell Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Ramsdell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Ramsdell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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