This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Romig family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Romig Family History

Romig Surname Meaning

German (also Römig): from the personal name Remigius (see Remy). Compare Romick.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Romig family from?

You can see how Romig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Romig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Romig families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Romig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Romig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Romig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romig. 18% of Romig men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Romig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romig were Clerk and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Romig | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Romig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Romig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Romig

Passenger Lists

There are 981 immigration records available for the last name Romig. 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.

View all Romig immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Romig. For the veterans among your Romig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Romig military records

You've only scratched the surface of Romig family history

Discover More

What is the average Romig lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Romig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Romig in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romig 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Romig family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial