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Ronis Family History

Ronis Surname Meaning

Latvian: nickname from ronis ‘seal sea calf’. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rones.

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


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Where is the Ronis family from?

You can see how Ronis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ronis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ronis families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ronis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ronis families in 1911.
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What did your Ronis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronis. 24% of Ronis men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Ronis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronis were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ronis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronis 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Ronis. 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 133 military records available for the last name Ronis. For the veterans among your Ronis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ronis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ronis in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronis 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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