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Rumohr Family History

Rumohr 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: Rohr, Rumler, Mohr, Rumer, Rumore, Kumor, Ruhr, Rumph, Rummer, Summer

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Where is the Rumohr family from?

You can see how Rumohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumohr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumohr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rumohr family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumohr's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rumohr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumohr 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 Rumohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumohr. 34% of Rumohr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rumohr women worked as a Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Rumohr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rumohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumohr 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Rumohr. 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 567 military records available for the last name Rumohr. For the veterans among your Rumohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumohr lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rumohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rumohr in 1952 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumohr 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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