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Romyns Family History

Romyns 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: Romans, Roman, Romano, Romine, Romani, Romanos, Omans, Romines, Romes

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Where is the Romyns family from?

You can see how Romyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romyns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Romyns family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Romyns's in USA. New York had the highest population of Romyns families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Romyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romyns 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Romyns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Romyns. For the veterans among your Romyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romyns lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Romyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Romyns in 1958 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romyns 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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