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Ramiro Family History

Ramiro Surname Meaning

Portuguese, Galician, and Spanish: from the personal name Ramiro of Visigothic origin presumably composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād ‘counsel’ + māri mēri ‘fame famous’.

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


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Where is the Ramiro family from?

You can see how Ramiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ramiro families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ramiro's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramiro families in 1920.
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What did your Ramiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramiro. 78% of Ramiro 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
    78%
  • Gardener
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramiro 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Ramiro. 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 136 military records available for the last name Ramiro. For the veterans among your Ramiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramiro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ramiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ramiro in 1957 was 40, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramiro 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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