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Ramey Name Meaning

Altered form of French Rémy (see Remy ). French: derivative of Old French ra(i)m ‘branch’ (from Latin ramus) hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area.

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


Similar surnames: Robey, Rarey, Amy, Ramel, Rimer, Lamey, Romey, Rabey, Amey, Raney

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Where is the Ramey family from?

You can see how Ramey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 148 Ramey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ramey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ramey. 57% of Ramey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ramey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramey were Farmers Son and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Farmers Son
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Ramey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramey 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Ramey. For the veterans among your Ramey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ramey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ramey in 1943 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

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