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Romey Family History

Romey Surname Meaning

German: variant of Romig.

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


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Where is the Romey family from?

You can see how Romey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Romey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 39 Romey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Romey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Romey families in 1911.
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What did your Romey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Romey. 100% of Romey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Romey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romey 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Romey. 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 831 military records available for the last name Romey. For the veterans among your Romey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Romey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Romey in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romey 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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