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Ronnan Family History

Ronnan 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: Donnan, Ronan, Roman, Mannan, Rosman, Ronning, Roan, Younan, Rozman

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Where is the Ronnan family from?

You can see how Ronnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronnan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ronnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ronnan families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ronnan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ronnan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronnan 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 Ronnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronnan. 40% of Ronnan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ronnan women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Driller
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Ronnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronnan 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Ronnan. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ronnan. For the veterans among your Ronnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronnan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ronnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ronnan in 1968 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

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