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Romulus Family History

Romulus Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: from the Latin personal name Romulus borne by the legendary founder of the city of Rome in c. 750 BC.

This surname is rare in France.

It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti where it is by far most common.

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


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You can see how Romulus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romulus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Romulus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Romulus families living in Georgia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Romulus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Romulus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Romulus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romulus 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Romulus. 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 77 military records available for the last name Romulus. For the veterans among your Romulus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romulus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Romulus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Romulus in 1974 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

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