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Rongey Family History

Rongey Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Runge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rongey family from?

You can see how Rongey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rongey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Rongey families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Rongey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rongey families in 1911.
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What did your Rongey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rongey. 25% of Rongey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rongey women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rongey were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rongey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Rongey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rongey. 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 243 military records available for the last name Rongey. For the veterans among your Rongey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rongey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rongey in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2003.

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