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Ronowski Family History

Ronowski 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: Bronowski, Gronowski, Rogowski, Roznowski, Borowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Ronowski family from?

You can see how Ronowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ronowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ronowski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ronowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ronowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronowski. 78% of Ronowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ronowski women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronowski were Farmer and Housework. .

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Grocery Clerk
    25%
  • Trimmer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Ronowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronowski 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Ronowski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ronowski. For the veterans among your Ronowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ronowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ronowski in 1963 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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