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Rones Family History

Rones Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) is a metronymic derived from the Yiddish female personal name Rone, which has an uncertain origin.

The name reflects a cultural practice of naming children after their mothers.

The Yiddish possessive suffix -s is added to indicate belonging or association.

This naming convention is common in various cultures and highlights the importance of maternal lineage.

Overall, the name Rones encapsulates both personal and familial identity within the Jewish community.

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


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You can see how Rones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rones families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Rones's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rones families in 1891.
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What did your Rones ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rones. 80% of Rones women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 716 immigration records available for the last name Rones. 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 292 military records available for the last name Rones. For the veterans among your Rones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rones lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rones in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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