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Romsa Family History

Romsa 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: Rosa, Roma, Rozsa, Roosa, Rossa, Ross, Rose, Roos, Rota, Posa

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Where is the Romsa family from?

You can see how Romsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Romsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Romsa families living in Iowa. This was about 79% of all the recorded Romsa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Romsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Romsa. 100% of Romsa men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Romsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romsa 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Romsa. 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 Romsa. For the veterans among your Romsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romsa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Romsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Romsa in 1967 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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