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Romish Family History

Romish Name 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: Rodich, Rodis, Rozich, Romine, Dobish, Remis, Rosh, Rosich, Ramesh

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Where is the Romish family from?

You can see how Romish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Romish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Romish families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Romish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Romish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Romish. 100% of Romish women worked as an Owner. .

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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 1940

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Romish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romish 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Romish. 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 20 military records available for the last name Romish. For the veterans among your Romish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romish lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Romish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Romish in 1952 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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