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Ramiskey Family History

Ramiskey 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: Ramsey, Comiskey, Cumiskey, Ramsden, Hiskey, Rampey, Paisley, Daisley

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Where is the Ramiskey family from?

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

What did your Ramiskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ramiskey. 100% of Ramiskey men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ramiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramiskey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ramiskey. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ramiskey. For the veterans among your Ramiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramiskey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ramiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ramiskey in 1956 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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