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Romero Family History

Romero Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from romero ‘pilgrim’ originally ‘pilgrim to Rome’ (see Romeo).

In the US this surname is also found among Native Americans (mainly Pueblos).

Compare Romaro.

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


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Where is the Romero family from?

You can see how Romero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Romero families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Romero families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Romero's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Romero families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Romero ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Romero. 100% of Romero women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Romero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208,000 census records available for the last name Romero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romero 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 59,000 immigration records available for the last name Romero. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Romero. For the veterans among your Romero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romero lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Romero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Romero in 1941 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romero 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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