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Rombough Family History

Rombough Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rombach.

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


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Where is the Rombough family from?

You can see how Rombough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rombough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rombough families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rombough family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rombough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rombough families in 1891.
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What did your Rombough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rombough. 68% of Rombough men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rombough women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rombough were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    68%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Student
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rombough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rombough 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Rombough. 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 366 military records available for the last name Rombough. For the veterans among your Rombough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rombough lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rombough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rombough in 1959 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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