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Ramthun Family History

Ramthun Surname Meaning

German (Pomerania): probably a habitational name from a place such as Ramten.

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


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Where is the Ramthun family from?

You can see how Ramthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramthun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ramthun families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ramthun's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ramthun families in 1911.
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What did your Ramthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramthun. 40% of Ramthun men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ramthun women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramthun were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramthun 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ramthun. 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 315 military records available for the last name Ramthun. For the veterans among your Ramthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramthun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ramthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ramthun in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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