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Romas Family History

Romas Surname Meaning

Spanish:: possibly from Catalan romàs ‘blackberry bush’. variant of Roma.

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


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Where is the Romas family from?

You can see how Romas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Romas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Romas families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Romas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Romas families in 1891.
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What did your Romas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romas. 40% of Romas men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Romas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romas were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Romas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romas 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 Romas. 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 462 military records available for the last name Romas. For the veterans among your Romas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Romas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Romas in 1954 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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