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Ramah Family History

Ramah 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, Raman, Ram, Rana, Ramm, Rahman, Rada, Rath, Ramage, Sarah

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Where is the Ramah family from?

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

In 1940, Cleaner and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramah. 50% of Ramah men worked as a Cleaner and 50% of Ramah women worked as a Cleaner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramah were Farmer and Checker.

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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

  • Cleaner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    50%
  • Checker
    50%

What Ramah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Ramah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramah 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ramah. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ramah. For the veterans among your Ramah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ramah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ramah in 1963 was 52, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramah 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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