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Romriell Family History

Romriell 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: Romrell, Coriell, Rumrill, Cornell, Gorrell, Ramsell, Orrell, Rosell

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Where is the Romriell family from?

You can see how Romriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romriell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Romriell family living in Idaho. This was about 33% of all the recorded Romriell's in USA. Idaho and 2 other states had the highest population of Romriell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romriell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romriell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Romriell. 100% of Romriell men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Romriell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Romriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romriell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Romriell. 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 45 military records available for the last name Romriell. For the veterans among your Romriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romriell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Romriell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Romriell in 1966 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romriell 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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