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Ronghton Family History

Ronghton 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: Roughton, Houghton, Oughton, Boughton, Broughton, Troughton, Doughton

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Where is the Ronghton family from?

You can see how Ronghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronghton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ronghton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ronghton family living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronghton's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Ronghton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronghton 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 Ronghton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ronghton. 100% of Ronghton 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ronghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronghton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ronghton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ronghton. For the veterans among your Ronghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronghton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronghton

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