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Rombaugh Family History

Rombaugh 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: Tombaugh, Rumbaugh, Rombough, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Crumbaugh, Trobaugh

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Where is the Rombaugh family from?

You can see how Rombaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rombaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rombaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rombaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rombaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rombaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rombaugh 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 Rombaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rombaugh. 100% of Rombaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rombaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Rombaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rombaugh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rombaugh. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rombaugh. For the veterans among your Rombaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rombaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rombaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rombaugh in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rombaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rombaugh 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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