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Ramer Family History

Ramer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name perhaps for a dairy farmer from Middle High German rom ‘cream’ or for a frame or loom-maker from Middle High German ram(e) ‘frame loom’.

Americanized form of German Römer (see Roemer).

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


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Where is the Ramer family from?

You can see how Ramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Ramer families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ramer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ramer families in 1911.
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What did your Ramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ramer. 70% of Ramer 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
    70%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Ramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ramer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ramer. For the veterans among your Ramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ramer in 1949 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramer 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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