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Ramis Family History

Ramis 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: Rais, Remis, Ramus, Ramos, Ramig, Samis, Ramin, Amis, Rames, Ram

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Where is the Ramis family from?

You can see how Ramis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ramis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ramis families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Ramis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramis 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 Ramis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramis. 35% of Ramis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ramis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramis were Operator and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ramis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramis 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Ramis. 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 187 military records available for the last name Ramis. For the veterans among your Ramis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ramis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ramis in 1961 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramis 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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