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Rooman Family History

Rooman 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: Roman, Rosman, Rozman, Rotman, Looman, Rohman, Vrooman, Rodman

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Where is the Rooman family from?

You can see how Rooman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rooman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rooman families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rooman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rooman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rooman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rooman. 100% of Rooman 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Rooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooman 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Rooman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rooman. For the veterans among your Rooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Rooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rooman in 1963 was 71, and 96 in 1998.

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