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Ramge Family History

Ramge 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: Ramage, Range, Rampe, Ram, Gange, Ramm, Lage, Kage, Rase, Raine

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Where is the Ramge family from?

You can see how Ramge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ramge families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ramge's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ramge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramge 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 Ramge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramge. 35% of Ramge men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ramge women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramge were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramge 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Ramge. 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 182 military records available for the last name Ramge. For the veterans among your Ramge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ramge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ramge in 1963 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramge 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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