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Romerhausen Family History

Romerhausen 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: Oberhausen, Oberhauser, Nordhausen, Holzhausen, Oberhaus, Obenhaus

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What did your Romerhausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Romerhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Romerhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romerhausen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Romerhausen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Romerhausen. For the veterans among your Romerhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romerhausen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Romerhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Romerhausen in 1962 was 87, and 70 in 1996.

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