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Roon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Ruane .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roan, Moon, Noon, Ryon, Toon, Soon, Ron, Yoon, Roos, Poon

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Where is the Roon family from?

You can see how Roon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Roon family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roon's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Roon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roon. 25% of Roon men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Roon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roon were Salesman and 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Roon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Roon. For the veterans among your Roon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Roon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roon in 1956 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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