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Roney Family History

Roney Surname Meaning

Irish (Down) and Manx: from Irish Ó Ruanaidh see Rooney.

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


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Where is the Roney family from?

You can see how Roney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 122 Roney families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Roney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roney 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 Roney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roney. 30% of Roney men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Roney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roney were Road Transport Passing Trolley Bus Driver and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Solicitor
    20%
  • House Painter
    10%
  • Road Transport Passing Trolley Bus Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Independent
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

What Roney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Roney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Roney. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Roney. For the veterans among your Roney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Roney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Roney in 1944 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roney 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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