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Rhonemus Family History

Rhonemus 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: Ohnemus, Rhodes, Rhone, Remus, Rhodus, Rones, Rhynes, Doremus, Rhoney

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Where is the Rhonemus family from?

You can see how Rhonemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhonemus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhonemus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rhonemus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhonemus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhonemus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhonemus 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 Rhonemus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhonemus. 67% of Rhonemus 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Rhonemus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Rhonemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhonemus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rhonemus. 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 209 military records available for the last name Rhonemus. For the veterans among your Rhonemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhonemus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rhonemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rhonemus in 1953 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhonemus 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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