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Ramadan Family History

Ramadan Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic Ramaḍān the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the sacred month of fasting for Muslims.

Ramadan was the month in which the Koran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Jibril (which corresponds to the Biblical Gabriel; see Jibril).

This word is often chosen as a personal name by Muslim parents for children born in this month.

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


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You can see how Ramadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramadan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ramadan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ramadan families living in Manitoba. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ramadan's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Ramadan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramadan 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 Ramadan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ramadan. 100% of Ramadan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Ramadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramadan 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Ramadan. 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 301 military records available for the last name Ramadan. For the veterans among your Ramadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramadan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ramadan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ramadan in 1963 was 69, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramadan 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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