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Romberg Family History

Romberg Surname Meaning

German and Scandinavian: habitational name from any of several places called Romberg.

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


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Where is the Romberg family from?

You can see how Romberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Romberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Romberg families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Romberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Romberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romberg 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 Romberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romberg. 22% of Romberg men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Romberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romberg were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Romberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Romberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Romberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Romberg. For the veterans among your Romberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Romberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Romberg in 1947 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romberg 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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