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Rongish Family History

Rongish 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: Ronis, Rong, English, Rodich, Longino, Regis, Anguish, Rodis, Rozich

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Where is the Rongish family from?

You can see how Rongish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rongish families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rongish's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Rongish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rongish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rongish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Rongish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongish 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 immigration records available for the last name Rongish. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rongish. For the veterans among your Rongish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rongish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rongish in 1968 was 53, and 64 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongish 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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