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Rambler Family History

Rambler 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: Ambler, Ramler, Kamber, Gabler, Kamler, Rumbley, Amber, Rumler, Raber

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Where is the Rambler family from?

You can see how Rambler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rambler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rambler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rambler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rambler 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 Rambler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rambler. 46% of Rambler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rambler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rambler were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Rambler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rambler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambler 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Rambler. 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 711 military records available for the last name Rambler. For the veterans among your Rambler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rambler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rambler in 1948 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rambler 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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