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Ramier Family History

Ramier 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: Ramser, Ramer, Rapier, Ramler, Rammer, Ramsier, Hamer, Lanier, Kamber

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Where is the Ramier family from?

You can see how Ramier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ramier family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramier's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ramier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramier 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 Ramier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ramier. 67% of Ramier men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Ramier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramier 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Ramier. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ramier. For the veterans among your Ramier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ramier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ramier in 1963 was 57, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramier 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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