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Romsey Family History

Romsey 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: Ramsey, Rumsey, Rousey, Rossey, Romney, Rowsey, Romey, Homsey, Rose

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Where is the Romsey family from?

You can see how Romsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Romsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Romsey families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Romsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Romsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romsey 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 Romsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Romsey. 34% of Romsey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Romsey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Retail Merchant
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Romsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Romsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romsey 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Romsey. 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 243 military records available for the last name Romsey. For the veterans among your Romsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Romsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Romsey in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romsey 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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