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Ronfeldt Family History

Ronfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Von Feldt, Kronfeld, Rehfeldt, Rosenfeldt, Rumfelt, Bonfield

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Where is the Ronfeldt family from?

You can see how Ronfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ronfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ronfeldt families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ronfeldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ronfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronfeldt 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 Ronfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ronfeldt. 64% of Ronfeldt 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
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Helper
    11%
  • Ranch Laborer
    11%

What Ronfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Ronfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronfeldt 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ronfeldt. 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 184 military records available for the last name Ronfeldt. For the veterans among your Ronfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronfeldt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ronfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ronfeldt in 1958 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronfeldt 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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