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Rommens Family History

Rommens 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, Romes, Ommen, Remmers, Romans, Semmens

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Where is the Rommens family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommens 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 Rommens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rommens. 72% of Rommens 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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Commis
    29%

What Rommens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Rommens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommens 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rommens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rommens. For the veterans among your Rommens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommens lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Rommens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rommens in 1950 was 48, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rommens 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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