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Ramell Family History

Ramell 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: Ramsell, Ramel, Ramella, Hamell, Amell, Radell, Tramell, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Ramell family from?

You can see how Ramell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Ramell families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ramell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ramell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramell 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 Ramell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramell. 80% of Ramell 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
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Ramell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramell 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ramell. 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 74 military records available for the last name Ramell. For the veterans among your Ramell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Ramell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ramell in 1990 was 91, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramell 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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