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Romo Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from romo ‘snub-nosed foreshortened’ (of uncertain etymology perhaps from Latin rhombus itself a borrowing from Greek with reference to the two obtuse angles of this figure).

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


Similar surnames: Rojo, Roma, Roso, Ramo, Romeo, Toro, Ramm, Rome, Rom, Romp

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Where is the Romo family from?

You can see how Romo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Romo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Romo families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Romo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Romo families in 1911.
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What did your Romo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Romo. 25% of Romo men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Romo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romo 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Romo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Romo. For the veterans among your Romo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Romo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Romo in 1944 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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