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Ramelli Family History

Ramelli 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: Ramella, Ramsell, Savelli, Ramel, Zambelli, Gemelli, Roselli, Fanelli

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Where is the Ramelli family from?

You can see how Ramelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ramelli families living in California. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ramelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Ramelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramelli 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 Ramelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramelli. 45% of Ramelli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ramelli women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramelli were Rancher and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Rancher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Ramelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramelli 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Ramelli. 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 210 military records available for the last name Ramelli. For the veterans among your Ramelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramelli lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Ramelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ramelli in 1943 was 55, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramelli 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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