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Ramar Family History

Ramar 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: Jamar, Kramar, Rama, Amar, Raman, Ramer, Lamar, Hamar, Rasar, Ragar

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Where is the Ramar family from?

You can see how Ramar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ramar family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramar's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ramar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramar 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 Ramar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramar. 38% of Ramar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Helper
    25%

What Ramar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Ramar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramar 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Ramar. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ramar. For the veterans among your Ramar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ramar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ramar in 1974 was 53, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramar 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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