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Rondau Family History

Rondau 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: Ronda, Rondeau, Monday, Roda, Fonda, Konda, Monda, Landau, Rodas

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Where is the Rondau family from?

You can see how Rondau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rondau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rondau families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rondau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rondau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rondau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rondau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rondau. 100% of Rondau men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Rondau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Rondau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rondau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rondau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rondau. For the veterans among your Rondau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rondau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Rondau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rondau in 1971 was 68, and 93 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rondau 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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