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Ramiez Family History

Ramiez 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: Ramirez, Ramsey, Ramel, Rampey, Ramser, Ramer, Rammel, Hamiel, Rapier

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Where is the Ramiez family from?

You can see how Ramiez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramiez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramiez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ramiez families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramiez's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ramiez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramiez 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 Ramiez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramiez. 56% of Ramiez men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ramiez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramiez were Truck Driver and Cannery Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Bus Boy
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cannery Worker
    15%

What Ramiez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramiez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramiez 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Ramiez. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ramiez. For the veterans among your Ramiez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramiez lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Ramiez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramiez in 1998 was 23, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramiez 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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