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Roaman Family History

Roaman 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: Roman, Rosman, Rozman, Raman, Rotman, Roadman, Rohman, Rodman, Norman

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Where is the Roaman family from?

You can see how Roaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Roaman families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Roaman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaman 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 Roaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roaman. 50% of Roaman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roaman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roaman were Merchant and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Roaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Roaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaman 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Roaman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Roaman. For the veterans among your Roaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roaman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Roaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roaman in 1971 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roaman 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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