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Ramley Family History

Ramley 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: Ramsey, Rampey, Bramley, Rapley, Rumley, Ratley, Ramaley, Radley

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Where is the Ramley family from?

You can see how Ramley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ramley families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ramley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramley 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 Ramley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ramley. 100% of Ramley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramley 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Ramley. 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 175 military records available for the last name Ramley. For the veterans among your Ramley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ramley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ramley in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramley 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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