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Ramacher Family History

Ramacher Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hamacher, Amacher, Radmacher, Gamache, Macher, Rauscher, Rascher

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Where is the Ramacher family from?

You can see how Ramacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ramacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ramacher families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ramacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ramacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ramacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramacher. 50% of Ramacher men worked as a Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Ramacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramacher 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ramacher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Ramacher. For the veterans among your Ramacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramacher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ramacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ramacher in 1948 was 43, and 59 in 2004.

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