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Romig Family History

Romig Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Remis, Romm, Romes, Rosing, Romer, Rosin, Rolin, Roti, Roling, Romine

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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 1840 there were 41 Romig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Romig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Romig families in 1840.
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.

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. .

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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 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%
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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.

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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 USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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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.

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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.

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