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Romes Family History

Romes Surname Meaning

German: possibly a Rhineland variant of Rohm or an altered form of Romeis

both from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōm ‘fame’.

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


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You can see how Romes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Romes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Romes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Romes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Romes families in 1891.
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What did your Romes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Romes. 100% of Romes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Romes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Romes. 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 640 military records available for the last name Romes. For the veterans among your Romes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Romes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Romes in 1955 was 54, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romes 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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