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Ramber Family History

Ramber 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: Kamber, Amber, Raber, Ramser, Ramer, Ramberg, Bamber, Rauber, Gamber

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Where is the Ramber family from?

You can see how Ramber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramber families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Ramber families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ramber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramber 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 Ramber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramber. 100% of Ramber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ramber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Ramber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramber 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Ramber. 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 98 military records available for the last name Ramber. For the veterans among your Ramber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ramber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ramber in 1965 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramber 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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