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Rontal Family History

Rontal 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: Rota, Ranta, Rantala, Montag, Roubal, Ronda, Portal, Rintala, Roybal

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Where is the Rontal family from?

You can see how Rontal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rontal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rontal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rontal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rontal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rontal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rontal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rontal. 100% of Rontal 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Rontal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rontal 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rontal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rontal. For the veterans among your Rontal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rontal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rontal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rontal in 1963 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

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