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Ronga Family History

Ronga 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: Rong, Ronda, Ronca, Song, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Long, Pong

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Where is the Ronga family from?

You can see how Ronga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ronga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ronga families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ronga's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Ronga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronga 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 Ronga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Ronga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Ronga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronga 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Ronga. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ronga. For the veterans among your Ronga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ronga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ronga in 1961 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronga 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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