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Ramkus Family History

Ramkus 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: Ramus, Rimkus, Rasmus, Malkus, Backus, Barkus, Ramos, Remus, Markus

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Where is the Ramkus family from?

You can see how Ramkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ramkus families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ramkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ramkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramkus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ramkus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ramkus. For the veterans among your Ramkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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