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Rambs Family History

Rambs 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: Ramus, Ramos, Ambs, Rambo, Rames, Ram, Ras, James, Ramm, Amos

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Where is the Rambs family from?

You can see how Rambs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambs families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rambs families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rambs's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Rambs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rambs 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 Rambs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rambs. 25% of Rambs men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rambs women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rambs were Salesman 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Rambs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rambs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambs 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rambs. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rambs. For the veterans among your Rambs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambs lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Rambs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rambs in 1994 was 95, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rambs 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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