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Rhoney Family History

Rhoney Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Rhone (see Rohn).

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


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Where is the Rhoney family from?

You can see how Rhoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Rhoney families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhoney's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Rhoney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoney 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 Rhoney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoney. 44% of Rhoney men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rhoney women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoney were Truck Driver and Ironer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Knitter
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    25%
  • Seamer
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Ironer
    17%

What Rhoney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoney 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rhoney. 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 637 military records available for the last name Rhoney. For the veterans among your Rhoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rhoney in 1955 was 28, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoney 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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