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Rohnson Family History

Rohnson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Johnson, Ronson, Tronson, Johnston, Ranson, Rondon, Rosson, Ohlson

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Where is the Rohnson family from?

You can see how Rohnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohnson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rohnson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Rohnson families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rohnson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rohnson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohnson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rohnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohnson. 46% of Rohnson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Rohnson women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohnson were Porter and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Porter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    18%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Rohnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rohnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohnson 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rohnson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rohnson. For the veterans among your Rohnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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