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Ramire Family History

Ramire 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: Ramires, Ramirez, Camire, Ramage, Raine, Maire, Romine, Amir, Ramer

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Where is the Ramire family from?

You can see how Ramire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramire family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Ramire families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramire's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ramire families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Ramire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramire. 82% of Ramire 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
    82%
  • Attendant
    19%

What Ramire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramire 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Ramire. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ramire. For the veterans among your Ramire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramire lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ramire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ramire in 1968 was 82, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramire 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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