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Rombs Family History

Rombs 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: Romes, Combs, Romas, Tombs, Robbs, Ross, Roos, Rodes, Roman, Ros

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Where is the Rombs family from?

You can see how Rombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rombs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rombs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rombs families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rombs's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rombs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rombs 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 Rombs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rombs. 56% of Rombs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rombs women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Vice President Treasurer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rombs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Rombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rombs 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Rombs. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rombs. For the veterans among your Rombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rombs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rombs in 1967 was 93, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rombs 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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