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Rompe Family History

Rompe 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: Rome, Rampe, Roope, Romp, Rempe, Roupe, Rose, Rode, Pope, Hope

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Where is the Rompe family from?

You can see how Rompe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rompe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rompe families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rompe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rompe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rompe 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 Rompe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rompe. 100% of Rompe men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Rompe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Rompe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rompe 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Rompe. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rompe. For the veterans among your Rompe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rompe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rompe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rompe in 1964 was 66, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rompe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rompe 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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