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Rongen Family History

Rongen 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: Ringen, Ronen, Rongey, Rong, Ringer, Bogen, Rogel, Morgen, Ranger

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Where is the Rongen family from?

You can see how Rongen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rongen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Rongen family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Rongen's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Rongen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rongen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Rongen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongen 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Rongen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rongen. For the veterans among your Rongen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rongen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rongen in 1971 was 87, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongen 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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