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Ramesh Family History

Ramesh Surname Meaning

Indian (southern states): from a personal name based on Sanskrit rameša ‘lord (or husband) of Rama’ an epithet of the god Vishnu (Rama Sanskrit Ramā is the name of Vishnu's wife).

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ramesh family from?

You can see how Ramesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramesh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ramesh family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramesh's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ramesh families in 1880.
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What did your Ramesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramesh. 50% of Ramesh men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ramesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Ramesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramesh 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ramesh. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ramesh. For the veterans among your Ramesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramesh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ramesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ramesh in 1968 was 90, and 78 in 2002.

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