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Ralmer Family History

Ralmer Surname 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: Palmer, Balmer, Kalmer, Almer, Ramer, Walmer, Radmer, Raymer, Rammer

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Where is the Ralmer family from?

You can see how Ralmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ralmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ralmer family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralmer's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Ralmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralmer 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 Ralmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ralmer. 67% of Ralmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

What Ralmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ralmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralmer 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Ralmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Ralmer. For the veterans among your Ralmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralmer lifespan?

Average Ralmer life expectancy in 1977 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ralmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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