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Rambaugh Family History

Rambaugh 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: Rumbaugh, Wambaugh, Tombaugh, Arbaugh, Drawbaugh, Carbaugh, Amsbaugh

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Where is the Rambaugh family from?

You can see how Rambaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rambaugh family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rambaugh's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rambaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rambaugh 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 Rambaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rambaugh. 100% of Rambaugh men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Rambaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Rambaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambaugh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rambaugh. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rambaugh. For the veterans among your Rambaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambaugh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Rambaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rambaugh in 1972 was 85, and 62 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rambaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rambaugh 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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