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Romel Family History

Romel Surname Meaning

German (Römel): unexplained. The surname Römel is very rare in Germany. Americanized form of German Rommel.

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


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Where is the Romel family from?

You can see how Romel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Romel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Romel families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Romel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Romel families in 1891.
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What did your Romel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romel. 28% of Romel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Romel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romel were Miner and Press Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Wood Cutter
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Press Operator
    50%

What Romel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Romel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romel 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Romel. 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 357 military records available for the last name Romel. For the veterans among your Romel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Romel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Romel in 1958 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romel 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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