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Romein Family History

Romein 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: Romain, Roman, Romeo, Romine, Roden, Romer, Domen, Rosen, Roen, Mein

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Where is the Romein family from?

You can see how Romein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Romein families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Romein families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Romein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Romein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romein 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 Romein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Romein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romein 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Romein. 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 19 military records available for the last name Romein. For the veterans among your Romein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Romein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Romein in 1955 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romein 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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