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Rognon Family History

Rognon 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: Rigdon, Grignon, Wagnon, Rowton, Rondon, Rosson, Roston, Gagnon

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Where is the Rognon family from?

You can see how Rognon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rognon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rognon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rognon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rognon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rognon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rognon 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 Rognon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rognon. 50% of Rognon men worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Rognon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Rognon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rognon 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Rognon. 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 59 military records available for the last name Rognon. For the veterans among your Rognon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rognon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rognon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rognon in 1966 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rognon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rognon 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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