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Ronsman Family History

Ronsman 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: Rosman, Rossman, Osman, Crossman, Kosman, Roman, Roseman, Rothman

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Where is the Ronsman family from?

You can see how Ronsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ronsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ronsman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronsman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ronsman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronsman 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 Ronsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ronsman. 34% of Ronsman men worked as a 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Ronsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Ronsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronsman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ronsman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ronsman. For the veterans among your Ronsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronsman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ronsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ronsman in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronsman 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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