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Ronney Name Meaning

from Ó Ruanaidh see Rooney .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Rodney, Bonney, Ronne, Rooney, Romney, Rongey, Ranney, Roney, Torney

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Where is the Ronney family from?

You can see how Ronney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ronney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Ronney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ronney families in 1840.
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What did your Ronney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronney. 34% of Ronney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ronney women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ronney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronney 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Ronney. 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 246 military records available for the last name Ronney. For the veterans among your Ronney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ronney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ronney in 1964 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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