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Rongstad Family History

Rongstad Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Rognstad.

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


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Where is the Rongstad family from?

You can see how Rongstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rongstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rongstad families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Rongstad's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rongstad families in 1891.
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What did your Rongstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rongstad. 25% of Rongstad men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Factory
    9%

What Rongstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Rongstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongstad 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rongstad. 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 185 military records available for the last name Rongstad. For the veterans among your Rongstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongstad lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rongstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rongstad in 1957 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongstad 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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