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Ronkin Family History

Ronkin Surname 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: Sonkin, Rankin, Tonkin, Conkin, Donkin, Hankin, Ronning, Botkin

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Where is the Ronkin family from?

You can see how Ronkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ronkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Ronkin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronkin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ronkin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Ronkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronkin. 28% of Ronkin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ronkin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronkin were Salesman and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Packer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Ronkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ronkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronkin 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Ronkin. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ronkin. For the veterans among your Ronkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronkin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Ronkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ronkin in 1955 was 60, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronkin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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