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Ronk Family History

Ronk Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly a nickname from a noun derivative of ronken ‘to snore or snort’ or an altered form of German Runk or Rank.

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


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Where is the Ronk family from?

You can see how Ronk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ronk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Ronk families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ronk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ronk families in 1891.
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What did your Ronk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ronk. 100% of Ronk 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Ronk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronk 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Ronk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ronk. For the veterans among your Ronk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ronk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ronk in 1955 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronk 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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