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Romoser Family History

Romoser Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Rohrmoos in Bavaria so named from Middle High German rōr ‘reeds’ + mos ‘fen marsh’.

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


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Where is the Romoser family from?

You can see how Romoser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romoser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Romoser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Romoser families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Romoser's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Romoser families in 1911.
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What did your Romoser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romoser. 27% of Romoser men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Romoser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romoser were Janitor and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • House Work
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Romoser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romoser 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Romoser. 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 239 military records available for the last name Romoser. For the veterans among your Romoser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romoser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Romoser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Romoser in 1963 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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