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Romsdell Family History

Romsdell 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: Ramsdell, Ramsell, Rosell, Rodell, Rossell, Ransdell, Roswell

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Where is the Romsdell family from?

You can see how Romsdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romsdell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Romsdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Romsdell families living in New Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Romsdell's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Romsdell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Romsdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romsdell 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 Romsdell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Romsdell. For the veterans among your Romsdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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