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Ramin Family History

Ramin Surname Meaning

Iranian and Afghanistani: from the Persian personal name of Zoroastrian origin Rāmīn a derivative of rām ‘obedient tame’

also ‘happy cheerful’.

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


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Where is the Ramin family from?

You can see how Ramin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ramin families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ramin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ramin families in 1911.
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What did your Ramin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramin. 22% of Ramin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ramin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramin were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • O
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ramin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramin 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Ramin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ramin. For the veterans among your Ramin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ramin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ramin in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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