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Ronn Family History

Ronn 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, Roan, Nonn, Roen, Rohn, Ron, Ronne, Rann, Lonn, Ronk

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Where is the Ronn family from?

You can see how Ronn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ronn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ronn families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ronn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ronn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronn 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 Ronn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronn. 22% of Ronn men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ronn women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronn were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Ronn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ronn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ronn. 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 629 military records available for the last name Ronn. For the veterans among your Ronn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ronn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ronn in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronn 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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