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Ramney Family History

Ramney 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: Radney, Ramsey, Rampey, Rainey, Romney, Ranney, Raney, Ramey, Rumney

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Where is the Ramney family from?

You can see how Ramney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ramney family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ramney's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ramney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramney 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 Ramney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramney. 45% of Ramney men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ramney women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramney were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Ramney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramney 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ramney. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ramney. For the veterans among your Ramney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ramney lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Ramney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ramney in 2000 was 76, and 39 in 2003.

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