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Ramos Name Meaning

Portugese and Spanish: habitational name from any of the towns called Ramos, in Portugal and Spain. Portuguese and Spanish: from the plural of ramo ‘branch’ (Latin ramus), a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ramo, Ramus, Ramon, Camps, Ramm, Rokos, Amos, Rayos, Rados, Palos

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Ramos Family Origin

Where is the Ramos family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Ramos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramos families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Ramos families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ramos's in the USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ramos families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Ramos Family Occupations

    What did your Ramos ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Ramos family was Cigar Maker. The most common Ramos occupation in the USA was Laborer. 33% of Ramos's were Laborers. Laborer, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ramos.

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    • Laborer

      33%

    • Farmer

      9%

    • Farm Laborer

      9%

    • Cigar Maker

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ramos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Ramos Historical Records

    What Ramos family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ramos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ramos. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ramos. For the veterans among your Ramos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Ramos Life Expectancy

    What is the average Ramos lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ramos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ramos in 1942 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramos

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ramos ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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