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Ronlston Family History

Ronlston 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: Rolston, Roulston, Royston, Colston, Holston, Woolston, Roston

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Where is the Ronlston family from?

You can see how Ronlston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronlston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ronlston families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Ronlston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronlston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ronlston families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronlston 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 45 census records available for the last name Ronlston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronlston 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ronlston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ronlston. For the veterans among your Ronlston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronlston lifespan?

Average Ronlston life expectancy in 1977 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronlston 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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