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Ramerez Family History

Ramerez 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: Ramirez, Rameriz, Ramer, Ramires, Camerer, Lamere, Kamerer, Revere

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Where is the Ramerez family from?

You can see how Ramerez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramerez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramerez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 60 Ramerez families living in Texas. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ramerez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ramerez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramerez 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 Ramerez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramerez. 50% of Ramerez men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Ramerez women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramerez were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Labor
    5%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Ramerez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ramerez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramerez 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Ramerez. 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 275 military records available for the last name Ramerez. For the veterans among your Ramerez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramerez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ramerez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramerez in 1968 was 67, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramerez 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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