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Ramey Family History

Ramey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rémy (see Remy). French: derivative of Old French ra(i)m ‘branch’ (from Latin ramus).

Hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area.

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


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Where is the Ramey family from?

You can see how Ramey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Ramey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ramey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramey families in 1891.
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What did your Ramey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramey. 100% of Ramey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Ramey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramey 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramey. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Ramey. For the veterans among your Ramey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ramey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramey in 1943 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramey 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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