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Roams Family History

Roams 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: Reams, Roam, Roads, Ross, Ram, Ras, Ramm, Roos, Rodes, Roach

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Where is the Roams family from?

You can see how Roams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roams family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roams families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Roams's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roams 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 Roams ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Roams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roams 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Roams. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roams. For the veterans among your Roams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roams lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Roams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Roams in 1969 was 65, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roams 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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