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Romm Name Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame’. Swedish: probably of German origin (see 1 above). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rom .

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


Similar surnames: Rom, Rohm, Ramm, Roch, Komm, Fromm, Roma, Kamm, Gamm, Rohr

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Where is the Romm family from?

You can see how Romm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Romm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Romm families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Romm's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Romm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romm. 18% of Romm men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Romm women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romm were Owner and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    7%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Romm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romm 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Romm. 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 683 military records available for the last name Romm. For the veterans among your Romm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romm lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Romm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Romm in 1951 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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