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Ramons Family History

Ramons 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: Ramos, Ramon, Hamons, Samons, Lamons, Amos, Rayon, Damon, Ragona

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Where is the Ramons family from?

You can see how Ramons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ramons family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramons's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Ramons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramons 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 Ramons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramons. 34% of Ramons men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ramons women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramons were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Ramons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramons 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Ramons. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ramons. For the veterans among your Ramons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramons lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Ramons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ramons in 1966 was 53, and 99 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramons 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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