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Rommelt Family History

Rommelt 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: Frommelt, Rommel, Rumfelt, Rummel, Rammel, Crommett, Rimmel, Hommel

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Where is the Rommelt family from?

You can see how Rommelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rommelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rommelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rommelt families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rommelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rommelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommelt 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 Rommelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Rommelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rommelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommelt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rommelt. 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 226 military records available for the last name Rommelt. For the veterans among your Rommelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommelt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Rommelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rommelt in 1971 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rommelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rommelt 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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