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Rommes Family History

Rommes 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: Rommel, Romes, Hommes, Sommer, Rodes, Roemer, Homme, Romeo, Holmes

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Where is the Rommes family from?

You can see how Rommes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rommes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rommes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Rommes families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rommes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rommes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rommes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rommes. 39% of Rommes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rommes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommes 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rommes. 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 121 military records available for the last name Rommes. For the veterans among your Rommes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rommes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rommes in 1954 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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