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Roemelt Family History

Roemelt Surname 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: Roemer, Roedel, Frommelt, Rommel, Roesel, Roedell, Romel, Clement

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Where is the Roemelt family from?

You can see how Roemelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roemelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roemelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roemelt families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Roemelt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Roemelt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Roemelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roemelt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Roemelt. 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 51 military records available for the last name Roemelt. For the veterans among your Roemelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roemelt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roemelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roemelt in 1966 was 85, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roemelt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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