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Romeis Family History

Romeis 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, Reis, Rodes, Meis, Romeo, Rodis, Romer, Remis, Rokes, Romeu

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Where is the Romeis family from?

You can see how Romeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romeis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Romeis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Romeis families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Romeis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Romeis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romeis 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 Romeis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Romeis. 34% of Romeis 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Porter
    23%

What Romeis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Romeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romeis 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Romeis. 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 452 military records available for the last name Romeis. For the veterans among your Romeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romeis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Romeis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Romeis in 1966 was 97, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romeis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romeis 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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