This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Romstead family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Romstead Family History

Romstead 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: Umstead, Rogstad, Ramstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Homstad, Bumstead

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Romstead family from?

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

What did your Romstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Romstead. 100% of Romstead men worked as a Truck Driver.

View Census Data for Romstead | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Romstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Romstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romstead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Romstead

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Romstead. 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.

View all Romstead immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Romstead. For the veterans among your Romstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Romstead military records

You've only scratched the surface of Romstead family history

Discover More

What is the average Romstead lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Romstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Romstead in 1958 was 54, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romstead 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Romstead family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial