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Rambin Family History

Rambin Surname Meaning

French (Isère): from a pet form of the personal name Rambaud.

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


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Where is the Rambin family from?

You can see how Rambin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rambin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 95 Rambin families living in Louisiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rambin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rambin families in 1880.
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What did your Rambin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rambin. 46% of Rambin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rambin women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rambin were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Rambin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rambin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rambin. 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 441 military records available for the last name Rambin. For the veterans among your Rambin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rambin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rambin in 1961 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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