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Rames Family History

Rames Surname Meaning

French (southern): probably a derivative of Old French ra(i)m ‘branch’ (see Ramey).

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


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Where is the Rames family from?

You can see how Rames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rames families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rames families living in Manitoba. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rames's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rames families in 1911.
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What did your Rames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rames. 31% of Rames men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Rames women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rames were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rames 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 Rames. 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 937 military records available for the last name Rames. For the veterans among your Rames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rames lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rames in 1956 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rames 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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