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Ronis Name Meaning

Latvian: nickname from ronis ‘seal sea calf’. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rones .

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


Similar surnames: Rones, Bonis, Arons, Donis, Moris, Jonas, Enis, Roufs, Roos, Romas

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Where is the Ronis family from?

You can see how Ronis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ronis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ronis families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ronis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ronis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ronis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ronis. 50% of Ronis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ronis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronis 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Ronis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Ronis. For the veterans among your Ronis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ronis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ronis in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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