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Roomes Family History

Roomes Surname Meaning

see Rooms.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Roomes family from?

You can see how Roomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roomes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Roomes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Roomes families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Roomes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roomes families in 1911.
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What did your Roomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roomes. 100% of Roomes men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 91% of Roomes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%

What Roomes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roomes 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Roomes. 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 75 military records available for the last name Roomes. For the veterans among your Roomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roomes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Roomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roomes in 1970 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roomes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roomes 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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