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Rompey Family History

Rompey 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: Rampey, Romney, Pompey, Romey, Romeo, Ramsey, Bromley, Rodney, Romer

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Where is the Rompey family from?

You can see how Rompey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rompey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rompey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rompey families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rompey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rompey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rompey 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 49 census records available for the last name Rompey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rompey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rompey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rompey. For the veterans among your Rompey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rompey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rompey

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