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Romani Family History

Romani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Romano. Catalan (Romaní): nickname from romaní which is either from Arabic romani ‘Christian’ or Catalan romaní ‘rosemary’.

Catalan (Romaní): in some cases possibly a habitational name from a place called Romaní in El Penedès Barcelona province.

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


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Where is the Romani family from?

You can see how Romani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Romani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Romani families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Romani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Romani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Romani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Romani. 67% of Romani men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Journalier
    34%

What Romani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Romani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romani 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Romani. 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 832 military records available for the last name Romani. For the veterans among your Romani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romani lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Romani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Romani in 1953 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romani 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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