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Ramos Family History

Ramos Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: habitational name from any of the towns called Ramos in Portugal and Spain or a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area.

It is derived from the term ramos, meaning ‘branches’, which comes from Latin ramus.

This name suggests a connection to nature and the environment.

Such names often reflect the geographical features or the landscape in which the individuals lived.

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


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Where is the Ramos family from?

You can see how Ramos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Ramos families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramos families in 1891.
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What did your Ramos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Seaman (goanese and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ramos. 100% of Ramos men worked as a Seaman (goanese and 100% of Ramos 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Seaman (goanese
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284,000 census records available for the last name Ramos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramos 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 105,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramos. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Ramos. For the veterans among your Ramos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramos lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ramos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ramos in 1942 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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