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Romander Family History

Romander 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: Rosander, Mander, Bolander, Commander, Kolander, Rylander, Molander

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Where is the Romander family from?

You can see how Romander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Romander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Romander families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Romander's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Romander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Romander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romander 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Romander. 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 11 military records available for the last name Romander. For the veterans among your Romander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romander lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Romander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Romander in 1977 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romander 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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