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Ronalter Family History

Ronalter 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: Coalter, Alter, Malter, Halter, Bolter, Salter, Holter, Balter

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Where is the Ronalter family from?

You can see how Ronalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronalter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ronalter families living in Connecticut. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ronalter's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ronalter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronalter 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 Ronalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, City Water Dept was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ronalter. 50% of Ronalter men worked as a City Water Dept.

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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

  • City Water Dept
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Ronalter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Ronalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronalter 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 Ronalter. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ronalter. For the veterans among your Ronalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronalter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ronalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ronalter in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronalter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronalter 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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