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Ronnel Family History

Ronnel 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, Connel, Bonnet, Rinne, Bonner, Rogel, Rodney, Ringel, Fonner

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Where is the Ronnel family from?

You can see how Ronnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronnel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ronnel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Ronnel family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ronnel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ronnel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronnel 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 164 census records available for the last name Ronnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronnel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ronnel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ronnel. For the veterans among your Ronnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronnel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Ronnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ronnel in 1976 was 68, and 79 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronnel 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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