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Rambo Family History

Rambo Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from the root of Ramberget, the name of a hill on Hisingen island in Gothenburg, Sweden + bo ‘inhabitant’.

East German: variant of Rambow.

In some cases probably also French: altered form of Rambeau.

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


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Where is the Rambo family from?

You can see how Rambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 55 Rambo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rambo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rambo families in 1840.
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What did your Rambo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rambo. 19% of Rambo men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Rambo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rambo were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housework
    6%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Rambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rambo. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rambo. For the veterans among your Rambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambo lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rambo in 1941 was 18, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rambo 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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