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Ronkar Family History

Ronkar Name 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: Roker, Rocker, Bonar, Ronda, Loncar, Jonker, Rinker, Ronk, Roskam

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Where is the Ronkar family from?

You can see how Ronkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronkar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ronkar families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ronkar's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ronkar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronkar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ronkar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ronkar. 100% of Ronkar men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ronkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronkar 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 Ronkar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Ronkar. For the veterans among your Ronkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronkar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Ronkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ronkar in 1971 was 58, and 72 in 1987.

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