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Rommell Family History

Rommell 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: Rommel, Rummell, Romrell, Ramsell, Rosell, Rowell, Rummel, Rammel

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Where is the Rommell family from?

You can see how Rommell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rommell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rommell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rommell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rommell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rommell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommell 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 Rommell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rommell. 29% of Rommell men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Rommell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rommell were Painter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Rommell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rommell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommell 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Rommell. 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 161 military records available for the last name Rommell. For the veterans among your Rommell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rommell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rommell in 1967 was 93, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rommell 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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