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Ramrey Family History

Ramrey 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: Rarey, Ramsey, Rampey, Ramey, Carey, Radney, Ramel, Krumrey, Fairey

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Where is the Ramrey family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramrey. 50% of Ramrey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Ramrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramrey 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 Ramrey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ramrey. For the veterans among your Ramrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramrey lifespan?

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