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Ramey Family History
Ramey Genealogy & Family TreeRamey is a French name from Forez, France, where the family held a seat. It comes from the word ram and referred to someone with the occupation of a shepherd, or for someone who was known for being lusty like a ram. The earliest known ancestor--Hendricus Ram--was recorded in 1188.
Other spellings of the name include "Ramee," "Laramy," "Laramey," and "Laramee." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Horace Ramey (running), American beauty pageant contestant Venus Ramey (Miss America 1944), and American Olympic athlete Nancy Ramey (swimming). The first Ramey to come to America was Pierre Ramey in Pennsylvania in 1754.
Ramey Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Ramey -- --, 1789 December 0, 1827 Pennsylvania
- Sennett Ramey -- --, 1757 December 0, 1831 Virginia
- John Ramey -- --, 1784 August 24, 1874 Ohio
- William Page Ramey -- --, 1765 December 0, 1820 Virginia
- Mary Jane Ramey -- --, 1860 December 0, 1987 Kentucky
Ramey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ryhle Ramey -- --, 1809 May 29, 1888 Tennessee
- James Walter Ramey -- --, 1899 October 8, 1981 Georgia
- Emily Ramey -- --, 1813 December 0, 1892
- Ivy Ramey -- --, 1835 December 0, 1900 Ohio
- William Ramey -- --, 1782 December 0, 1840 Virginia
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