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Rammer Name Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name for someone from Rammenau near Bautzen in Lusatia.

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


Similar surnames: Ramser, Brammer, Dammer, Ammer, Hammer, Rampey, Ranger, Ramm, Rammel

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Where is the Rammer family from?

You can see how Rammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rammer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rammer family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rammer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rammer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rammer. 30% of Rammer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Rammer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rammer were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rammer 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Rammer. 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 965 military records available for the last name Rammer. For the veterans among your Rammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rammer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rammer in 1960 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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