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Romtvedt Family History

Romtvedt 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: Hotvedt, Rothert, Tvedt, Rotert, Rover, Rowett, Robert, Poteet, Romeo

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Where is the Romtvedt family from?

You can see how Romtvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romtvedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Romtvedt families living in Oregon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Romtvedt's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Romtvedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romtvedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romtvedt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Romtvedt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Romtvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romtvedt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Romtvedt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Romtvedt. For the veterans among your Romtvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romtvedt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Romtvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Romtvedt in 1968 was 80, and 74 in 2001.

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