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Romb Family History

Romb 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: Roma, Rom, Romo, Rome, Romm, Romp, Robb, Comb, Tomb, Rong

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Where is the Romb family from?

You can see how Romb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romb family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Romb family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Romb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Romb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Romb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romb 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Romb. 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 13 military records available for the last name Romb. For the veterans among your Romb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Romb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Romb in 1964 was 56, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romb 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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