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Rondon Name Meaning

Spanish (Rondón): apparently from the idiomatic expression de rondón ‘random unexpected surprising’ or from a derivative of Ronda . Italian (Rondón): possibly from the Veneto dialect word rondón ‘swift’ presumably used as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.

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


Similar surnames: Rendon, London, Condon, Rigdon, Roden, Gordon, Ronan, Landon, Ronson

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Where is the Rondon family from?

You can see how Rondon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rondon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rondon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rondon families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rondon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rondon families in 1911.
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What did your Rondon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rondon. 37% of Rondon men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rondon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rondon were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Jornalero
    17%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Domestico
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rondon. 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 397 military records available for the last name Rondon. For the veterans among your Rondon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rondon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rondon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rondon in 1958 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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