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Rome Family History

Rome Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form under the French influence in LA of German Rommel. English: from Rome either a habitational name from the city of Rome or Italy in general or a nickname for someone who had a connection with Rome, perhaps having been there on a pilgrimage.

The Italian city was commonly pronounced and spelled Room in English until the 19th century. Compare Roman Romer.

Italian (Sicily): variant of Romeo with loss of the final syllable. Slovenian: probably from a short form of any of several personal names beginning with Rom-, for example Roman.

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


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Where is the Rome family from?

You can see how Rome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Rome families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rome's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rome families in 1891.
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What did your Rome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rome. 24% of Rome men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Rome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rome were Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Joiner
    10%
  • Postman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Rome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rome 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Rome. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Rome. For the veterans among your Rome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rome lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rome in 1945 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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