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Romesberg Family History

Romesberg 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: Romesburg, Rosenberg, Rodenberg, Rosberg, Rotenberg, Remsberg

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Where is the Romesberg family from?

You can see how Romesberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romesberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Romesberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Romesberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Romesberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romesberg 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 Romesberg ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Romesberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Romesberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romesberg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Romesberg. 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 85 military records available for the last name Romesberg. For the veterans among your Romesberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romesberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Romesberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Romesberg in 1962 was 85, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romesberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romesberg 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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