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Rambow Family History

Rambow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from either of two places near Perleberg or others in northeastern Germany called Rambow.

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


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Where is the Rambow family from?

You can see how Rambow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Rambow families living in Warwickshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rambow's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rambow families in 1891.
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What did your Rambow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rambow. 85% of Rambow 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
    85%
  • Domestic Service
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rambow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambow 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Rambow. 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 464 military records available for the last name Rambow. For the veterans among your Rambow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rambow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rambow in 1958 was 45, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rambow 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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