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Romasser Family History

Romasser 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: Romoser, Rosser, Roesser, Masser, Master, Messer, Masse, Maser

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Where is the Romasser family from?

You can see how Romasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romasser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Romasser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Romasser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Romasser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Romasser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoemaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Romasser. 67% of Romasser men worked as a Shoemaker. .

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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

  • Shoemaker
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Romasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romasser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Romasser. 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 21 military records available for the last name Romasser. For the veterans among your Romasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romasser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Romasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Romasser in 1964 was 69, and 60 in 2003.

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