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Roemisch Family History

Roemisch 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: Reisch, Roemmich, Roesch, Rodich, Rozich, Rensch, Remis, Ruesch

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Where is the Roemisch family from?

You can see how Roemisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roemisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roemisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Roemisch families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Roemisch's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Roemisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roemisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roemisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roemisch. 67% of Roemisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roemisch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Roemisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Roemisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roemisch 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Roemisch. 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 50 military records available for the last name Roemisch. For the veterans among your Roemisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roemisch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roemisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roemisch in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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