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Rohm Family History

Rohm Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ruom (Old High German hruom ‘fame’) a short form of Ruombald and similar personal names containing this element.

(Röhm): variant of Rehm. Compare Roehm.

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


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Where is the Rohm family from?

You can see how Rohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rohm families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rohm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohm families in 1891.
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What did your Rohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rohm. 100% of Rohm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohm. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rohm. For the veterans among your Rohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohm lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rohm in 1948 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohm 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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