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Ramler Family History

Ramler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rammler an occupational name for a shepherd or nickname for a lusty man

from Middle High German rammler ‘ram (in the breeding season)‘.

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


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Where is the Ramler family from?

You can see how Ramler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ramler families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ramler families in 1911.
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What did your Ramler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramler. 30% of Ramler men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Ramler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramler were Farm Laborer and Domestic.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ramler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramler 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Ramler. 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 319 military records available for the last name Ramler. For the veterans among your Ramler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ramler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ramler in 1963 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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