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Ronan Family History

Ronan Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Rónáin ‘descendant of Rónán’ a personal name apparently based on a diminutive of rón ‘seal’.

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


Similar surnames: Rogan, Honan, Rohan, Rowan, Toran, Logan, Coan, Roan, Roland, Rondon

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Where is the Ronan family from?

You can see how Ronan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ronan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Ronan families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ronan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ronan families in 1911.
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What did your Ronan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ronan. 35% of Ronan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ronan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronan were Income and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Income
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Ronan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ronan. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ronan. For the veterans among your Ronan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ronan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ronan in 1952 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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