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Roam Family History

Roam Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Rome.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roam family from?

You can see how Roam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Roam families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roam's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Roam families in 1911.
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What did your Roam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roam. 34% of Roam men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Roam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roam were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roam 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Roam. 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 641 military records available for the last name Roam. For the veterans among your Roam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roam lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Roam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Roam in 1961 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roam 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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