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Ramelow Family History

Ramelow 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: Ramlow, Ramel, Ramella, Rambow, Ravelo, Damerow, Callow, Hamel

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Where is the Ramelow family from?

You can see how Ramelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramelow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramelow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ramelow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramelow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ramelow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramelow 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 Ramelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramelow. 34% of Ramelow men worked as a Painter and 100% of Ramelow women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ramelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Ramelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramelow 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Ramelow. 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 143 military records available for the last name Ramelow. For the veterans among your Ramelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramelow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ramelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ramelow in 1965 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramelow 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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