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Romelus Family History

Romelus Surname Meaning

Haitian: from the personal name Romelus itself an altered form of Romulus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Romelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romelus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Romelus families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Romelus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Romelus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Romelus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Romelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romelus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Romelus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Romelus. For the veterans among your Romelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romelus lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Romelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Romelus in 1984 was 35, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romelus 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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