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Ramalho Family History

Ramalho Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Ramalho from ramalho ‘branch brushwood’.

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


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Where is the Ramalho family from?

You can see how Ramalho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramalho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ramalho families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ramalho's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramalho families in 1920.
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What did your Ramalho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramalho. 67% of Ramalho men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Ramalho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Ramalho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramalho 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Ramalho. 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 129 military records available for the last name Ramalho. For the veterans among your Ramalho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramalho lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ramalho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ramalho in 1960 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramalho 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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