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Ramaley Family History

Ramaley Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Swiss Italian Ramelli (see Ramella).

Portuguese Ramalho or Ramely (an unexplained English name).

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


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Where is the Ramaley family from?

You can see how Ramaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ramaley families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ramaley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramaley families in 1891.
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What did your Ramaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramaley. 36% of Ramaley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ramaley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramaley were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramaley 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ramaley. 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 202 military records available for the last name Ramaley. For the veterans among your Ramaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramaley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ramaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ramaley in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

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