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Rameay Family History

Rameay 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: Ramsay, Ramey, Rarey, Ramsey, Rama, Rambeau, Ramel, Radway, Rampey

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Where is the Rameay family from?

You can see how Rameay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rameay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Rameay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Rameay families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rameay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rameay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rameay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Rameay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rameay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rameay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rameay. For the veterans among your Rameay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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