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Romm Family History

Romm Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame’.

Swedish: probably of German origin (see 1 above).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rom.

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


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Where is the Romm family from?

You can see how Romm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Romm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Romm families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Romm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Romm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romm 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 Romm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Romm. 100% of Romm 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Romm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romm 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Romm. 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 683 military records available for the last name Romm. For the veterans among your Romm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romm lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Romm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Romm in 1951 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romm 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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