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Romayne Family History

Romayne 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: Romaine, Ronayne, Roman, Romano, Romine, Romani, Mayne, Romans, Rayne

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Where is the Romayne family from?

You can see how Romayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romayne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Romayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Romayne families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Romayne's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Romayne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romayne 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 Romayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Romayne. 100% of Romayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Romayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Romayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romayne 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Romayne. 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 49 military records available for the last name Romayne. For the veterans among your Romayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romayne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Romayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Romayne in 1954 was 47, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romayne 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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