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Ramish Family History

Ramish 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: Ramesh, Raish, Beamish, Rais, Raith, Remis, Rash, Raisch, Ramus

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Where is the Ramish family from?

You can see how Ramish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ramish family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramish's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ramish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramish 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 Ramish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramish. 100% of Ramish 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Ramish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramish 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ramish. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ramish. For the veterans among your Ramish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ramish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ramish in 1968 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramish 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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