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Origins of the Romer surname

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About the Romers

We have a total number of 2596 records for people with the last name Romer.

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Where do most Romers live?

In 1921, most Romers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Romers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,590 records for the Romer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Romers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Romers.

What are the most common Romer first names?

  • John
  • Charles
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Romers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Romers in 1921
Jewel Case Liner

4

Private Means

4

House Servant

3

Laundress

3

Needle Work

3

Common Male occupations for Romers in 1921
Solicitor

9

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

7

Brush Maker

6

Watch Jeweller

6

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

5

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