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Rongley Family History

Rongley 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: Ringley, Longley, Rongey, Tingley, Onley, Langley, Pingley, Ringle

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Where is the Rongley family from?

You can see how Rongley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rongley family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rongley's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rongley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rongley 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 Rongley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rongley. 50% of Rongley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Rongley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Rongley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rongley. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rongley. For the veterans among your Rongley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Rongley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rongley in 1974 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rongley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongley 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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