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Roony Family History

Roony 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: Rooney, Roon, Rong, Rook, Roos, Root, Goody, Boone, Noon, Moon

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Where is the Roony family from?

You can see how Roony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Roony families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Roony's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roony families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roony 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 Roony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roony. 60% of Roony men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Roony women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roony were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Roony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roony 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Roony. 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 214 military records available for the last name Roony. For the veterans among your Roony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roony lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Roony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roony in 1967 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roony 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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