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Rongh Family History

Rongh 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, Rough, Song, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Long, Pong, Yong

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Where is the Rongh family from?

You can see how Rongh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rongh families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Rongh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rongh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rongh families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rongh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rongh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongh 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 Rongh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rongh. For the veterans among your Rongh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rongh

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