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Romels Family History

Romels 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, Roels, Romel, Rodes, Romeo, Rogel, Romer, Rosell, Ramel, Rokes

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Where is the Romels family from?

You can see how Romels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Romels families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1911 there was 1 Romels family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Romels's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Romels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Romels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Romels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Romels. For the veterans among your Romels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romels lifespan?

Average Romels life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romels 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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