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Romwall Family History

Romwall 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: Rowell, Rodwell, Cromwell, Bromwell, Kowall, Royall, Roswell, Romrell

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Where is the Romwall family from?

You can see how Romwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romwall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Romwall family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Romwall's in USA. California had the highest population of Romwall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romwall 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 105 census records available for the last name Romwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romwall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Romwall. 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 military records available for the last name Romwall. For the veterans among your Romwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romwall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Romwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Romwall in 1972 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romwall 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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