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Roneker Family History

Roneker 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: Roemer, Roker, Rocker, Reker, Jonker, Roeder, Roeber, Roeger, Broeker

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Where is the Roneker family from?

You can see how Roneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roneker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roneker families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Roneker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roneker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roneker 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 Roneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roneker. 72% of Roneker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Roneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Roneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roneker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Roneker. 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 132 military records available for the last name Roneker. For the veterans among your Roneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roneker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roneker in 1965 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roneker 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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