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Ronai Family History

Ronai 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: Ronan, Rong, Jonas, Donat, Rana, Rosa, Rota, Roman, Bondi, Bonar

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Where is the Ronai family from?

You can see how Ronai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ronai families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ronai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ronai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronai 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 Ronai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ronai. 34% of Ronai men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Ronai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Ronai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronai 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Ronai. 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 132 military records available for the last name Ronai. For the veterans among your Ronai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronai lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ronai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ronai in 1954 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronai 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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