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Rongeau Family History

Rongeau 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: Rondeau, Rougeau, Mongeau, Reneau, Gonyeau, Rouleau, Rongey, Bonneau

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Where is the Rongeau family from?

You can see how Rongeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rongeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Rongeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rongeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rongeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rongeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rongeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Rongeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongeau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rongeau. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rongeau. For the veterans among your Rongeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongeau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Rongeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rongeau in 1969 was 82, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongeau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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