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Ramers Family History

Ramers 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: Ramer, Rakers, Lamers, Rames, James, Hamer, Rivers, Rader, Ames

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Where is the Ramers family from?

You can see how Ramers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ramers families living in Arizona. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ramers's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Ramers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramers 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 Ramers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Invalid Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramers. 100% of Ramers women worked as an Invalid Retired.

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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

  • Invalid Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Ramers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramers 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Ramers. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ramers. For the veterans among your Ramers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramers lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Ramers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ramers in 1994 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramers 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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