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Rampa Family History

Rampa 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: Rama, Rapa, Ramp, Campa, Raspa, Lampa, Rappa, Rampe, Kampa, Rampy

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Where is the Rampa family from?

You can see how Rampa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rampa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rampa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rampa families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rampa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rampa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rampa 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 Rampa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rampa. 67% of Rampa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rampa women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rampa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Rampa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rampa 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Rampa. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rampa. For the veterans among your Rampa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rampa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rampa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rampa in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rampa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rampa 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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