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Ramus Family History

Ramus Surname Meaning

German: possibly an altered form of Remus. Polish (also Ramuś): unexplained. Slovenian (Ramuš): nickname from archaic ramuš ‘noise roar’. Spanish and Portuguese: variant of Ramos.

In some cases, possibly also French: topographic name or nickname from Old French rame ‘branch’ or from the Old French adjective ramu ‘ramified full of branches’ of uncertain application (compare German Zweig).

As a topographic name, it may have denoted someone who lived in a wooded place. See also Deramus.

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


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You can see how Ramus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Ramus families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ramus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ramus families in 1891.
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What did your Ramus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Uniform Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ramus. 34% of Ramus men worked as an Uniform Manufacturer and 68% of Ramus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramus were Postman and Unpaid Household 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

  • Uniform Manufacturer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Postman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ramus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramus. 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 777 military records available for the last name Ramus. For the veterans among your Ramus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ramus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ramus in 1946 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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