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Rhone Name Meaning

German: variant of Rohne a variant of Rohn . Altered form of English Roan . This form of the surname is also found in Jamaica.

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


Similar surnames: Hone, Rhode, Rone, Rhyne, Rhine, Stone, Hope, Hole, Thone, Rome

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Where is the Rhone family from?

You can see how Rhone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rhone family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rhone's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Rhone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhone. 33% of Rhone men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Rhone women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhone were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rhone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhone 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Rhone. 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 Rhone. For the veterans among your Rhone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhone lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rhone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rhone in 1950 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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