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Rons Family History

Rons 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, Ross, Roos, Ros, Ron, Irons, Brons, Hons, Ronk, Roes

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Where is the Rons family from?

You can see how Rons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Rons families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rons 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 Rons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rons. 35% of Rons men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rons women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rons were Attendant and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Rons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rons 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Rons. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rons. For the veterans among your Rons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rons lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rons in 1970 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rons 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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