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Rhome Family History

Rhome Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rome.

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


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Where is the Rhome family from?

You can see how Rhome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rhome families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rhome's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rhome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhome 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 Rhome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhome. 34% of Rhome men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Rhome women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhome were Servant and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Servant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

What Rhome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhome 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Rhome. 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 425 military records available for the last name Rhome. For the veterans among your Rhome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhome lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rhome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rhome in 1953 was 21, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhome 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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