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Ramker Family History

Ramker 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, Raker, Ramler, Ramaker, Rammer, Ranker, Baker, Marker

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Where is the Ramker family from?

You can see how Ramker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ramker families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ramker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ramker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramker 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 Ramker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramker. 100% of Ramker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ramker women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Ramker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Ramker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramker 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ramker. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ramker. For the veterans among your Ramker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ramker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ramker in 1967 was 58, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramker 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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