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Roemig Family History

Roemig Surname 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: Romig, Roerig, Roemer, Koenig, Remis, Roehrig, Hoenig, Roig, Loebig

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Where is the Roemig family from?

You can see how Roemig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roemig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roemig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roemig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Roemig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roemig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roemig 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 Roemig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Roemig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Roemig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roemig 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Roemig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Roemig. For the veterans among your Roemig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roemig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roemig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roemig in 1963 was 64, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roemig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roemig 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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