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Ramales Family History

Ramales Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico and the Philippines): habitational name from a place called Ramales de la Victoria in Cantabria or Los Ramales in Almería.

It derives from the term ramal, which translates to ‘branch road’.

This surname reflects geographical origins and is associated with specific locations in Spain.

Such names often denote lineage or ancestry tied to a particular area.

These connections can provide insights into the migration patterns and heritage of Hispanic communities in those regions.

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


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You can see how Ramales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramales family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ramales families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Ramales families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramales's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Ramales families in 1911.
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Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Ramales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ramales in 1987 was 27, and 5 in 1993.

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