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Romos Family History

Romos Surname Meaning

Spanish: plural form of Romo.

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


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Where is the Romos family from?

You can see how Romos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Romos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Romos families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Romos's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Romos families in 1880.
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What did your Romos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romos. 49% of Romos men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Romos women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romos were Cook and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Romos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romos 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Romos. 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 67 military records available for the last name Romos. For the veterans among your Romos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Romos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Romos in 1962 was 80, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romos 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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