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Ramby Family History

Ramby 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: Raby, Hamby, Camby, Rambo, Gamby, Ramey, Rampy, Ram, Darby, Ray

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Where is the Ramby family from?

You can see how Ramby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ramby family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramby's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramby. 27% of Ramby men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ramby women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramby 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ramby. 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 237 military records available for the last name Ramby. For the veterans among your Ramby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ramby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ramby in 1960 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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