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Romseth Family History

Romseth 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: Roseth, Borseth, Forseth, Gronseth, Rosete, Bremseth, Roeth, Rosett

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What did your Romseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Romseth. 100% of Romseth 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 16 census records available for the last name Romseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romseth 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Romseth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Romseth. For the veterans among your Romseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romseth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Romseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Romseth in 1970 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romseth 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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