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Rommeiss Family History

Rommeiss 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: Reiss, Rommel, Romes, Rogness, Remmers, Meiss, Commisso, Commins

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Where is the Rommeiss family from?

You can see how Rommeiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rommeiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rommeiss families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rommeiss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rommeiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommeiss 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 70 census records available for the last name Rommeiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommeiss 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rommeiss. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rommeiss. For the veterans among your Rommeiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommeiss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Rommeiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rommeiss in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rommeiss 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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