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Ramie Family History

Ramie 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: Rampe, Lamie, Ramig, Amie, Ramin, Ram, Marie, Ramm, Amin, Ramage

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Where is the Ramie family from?

You can see how Ramie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ramie families living in Channel Islands. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ramie's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ramie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramie 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 Ramie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramie. 40% of Ramie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

What Ramie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ramie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramie 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Ramie. 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 205 military records available for the last name Ramie. For the veterans among your Ramie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ramie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ramie in 1956 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramie 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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