This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Van Rome family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Van Rome Family History

Van Rome 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: Van Note, Van Hove, Van Name, Van Rooy, Van Roy, Van Tine, Van Hook

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Van Rome family from?

You can see how Van Rome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Rome family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Rome family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Rome's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Rome families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Rome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Van Rome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Van Rome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Rome census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Van Rome

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Van Rome. 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.

View all Van Rome immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Van Rome. For the veterans among your Van Rome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Van Rome military records

You've only scratched the surface of Van Rome family history

Discover More

What is the average Van Rome lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Rome 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Van Rome family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial