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Rami Family History

Rami Surname Meaning

German (Rämi): from a short form of the medieval Latin personal name Remigius (see Remy).

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ramo or a habitational name from Rami in Modena province or from any of several other places so called.

Albanian: from Ram (definite form Rami) a short form of the Muslim personal name Ramadan and its Albanian variant Ramazan.

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Rāmī meaning ‘archer’.

Indian (Gujarat): name traditionally borne by members of the Mali caste (garland makers) reportedly from a local dialect word meaning ‘bud’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Rami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rami family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rami families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rami families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rami's in USA. California had the highest population of Rami families in 1920.
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What did your Rami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rami. 50% of Rami men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 242 immigration records available for the last name Rami. 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 258 military records available for the last name Rami. For the veterans among your Rami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rami lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rami in 1971 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

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