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Roomey Family History

Roomey 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: Rooney, Toomey, Moomey, Romey, Roome, Rookey, Pooley, Roemer, Hooley

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Where is the Roomey family from?

You can see how Roomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roomey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roomey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Roomey families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Roomey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roomey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roomey 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 Roomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roomey. 100% of Roomey 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 Roomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Roomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roomey 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Roomey. 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 90 military records available for the last name Roomey. For the veterans among your Roomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roomey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Roomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roomey in 1964 was 63, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roomey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roomey 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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