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Ronk Name Meaning

Dutch: possibly a nickname from a noun derivative of ronken ‘to snore or snort’ or an altered form of German Runk or Rank .

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


Similar surnames: Rook, Ron, Monk, Bonk, Cronk, Fonk, Rank, Rone, Rock, Rink

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Where is the Ronk family from?

You can see how Ronk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ronk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Ronk families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ronk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ronk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ronk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronk. 23% of Ronk men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ronk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronk were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ronk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronk 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Ronk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ronk. For the veterans among your Ronk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ronk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ronk in 1955 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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