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Rommey Family History

Rommey 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, Romney, Romey, Sommer, Roemer, Homme, Romeo, Ramsey, Bromley

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Where is the Rommey family from?

You can see how Rommey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rommey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rommey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rommey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rommey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rommey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rommey 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 Rommey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rommey. 100% of Rommey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rommey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Rommey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommey 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rommey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rommey. For the veterans among your Rommey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommey lifespan?

Average Rommey life expectancy in 1970 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rommey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rommey 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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