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Ronke Family History

Ronke 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: Ronne, Roske, Jonke, Ronk, Ranke, Rone, Rocke, Runke, Rorke, Yonke

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Where is the Ronke family from?

You can see how Ronke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ronke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ronke family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ronke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronke 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 Ronke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ronke. 45% of Ronke men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Ronke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ronke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronke 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Ronke. 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 128 military records available for the last name Ronke. For the veterans among your Ronke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ronke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ronke in 1968 was 37, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronke 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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