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Romeu Name Meaning

Catalan and Portuguese: nickname from romeu ‘pilgrim’ (originally ‘pilgrim to Rome’). Catalan and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Romeu especially in northern Catalonia and in Vigo Galicia (Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roma, Romeo, Rome, Romer, Roman, Frome, Romes, Somes, Romney, Tome

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Where is the Romeu family from?

You can see how Romeu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romeu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Romeu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Romeu families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Romeu's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Romeu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romeu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romeu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Romeu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romeu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Romeu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Romeu. For the veterans among your Romeu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romeu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Romeu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Romeu in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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