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Romanov Family History

Romanov Surname Meaning

Russian, Belorussian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Roman. Compare Romanoff.

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from the town Romanovo now in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Romanov family from?

You can see how Romanov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romanov family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Romanov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Romanov family living in Maryland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Romanov's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Romanov families in 1920.
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What did your Romanov ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Romanov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romanov 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Romanov. 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 32 military records available for the last name Romanov. For the veterans among your Romanov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romanov lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Romanov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Romanov in 1968 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romanov 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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