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Rommen Family History

Rommen 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: Lommen, Oommen, Rommel, Ommen, Sommer, Mammen, Roman, Roemer, Rosman

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Where is the Rommen family from?

You can see how Rommen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rommen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rommen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rommen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rommen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rommen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommen 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 97 census records available for the last name Rommen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommen 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Rommen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rommen. For the veterans among your Rommen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rommen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rommen in 1965 was 64, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rommen 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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