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Rono Family History

Rono 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: Rong, Bono, Ono, Ronco, Ron, Romo, Kono, Rojo, Ronk, Roso

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Where is the Rono family from?

You can see how Rono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rono family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rono families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rono families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rono's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rono families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rono surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rono ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rono. 100% of Rono men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rono women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rono family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Rono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rono 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Rono. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rono. For the veterans among your Rono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rono lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rono in 1970 was 82, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rono 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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