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Rhamy Family History

Rhamy Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rémy (see Remy).

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


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Where is the Rhamy family from?

You can see how Rhamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhamy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhamy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rhamy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhamy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhamy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhamy 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 Rhamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhamy. 34% of Rhamy men worked as a Farming and 100% of Rhamy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rhamy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Rhamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhamy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rhamy. 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 176 military records available for the last name Rhamy. For the veterans among your Rhamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhamy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rhamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rhamy in 1959 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhamy 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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