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Ramaker Family History

Ramaker Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Rademaker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ramaker family from?

You can see how Ramaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ramaker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ramaker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ramaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramaker 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 Ramaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramaker. 33% of Ramaker men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Ramaker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramaker were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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
    33%
  • Repair Man
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Ramaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramaker 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Ramaker. 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 374 military records available for the last name Ramaker. For the veterans among your Ramaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ramaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ramaker in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramaker 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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