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Ronshausen Family History

Ronshausen 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: Nordhausen, Holzhausen, Hochhauser, Kornhauser, Fankhauser, Wilshusen

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Where is the Ronshausen family from?

You can see how Ronshausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronshausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ronshausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ronshausen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ronshausen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ronshausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ronshausen 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 Ronshausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and O were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ronshausen. 55% of Ronshausen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ronshausen women worked as an O.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • O
    100%

What Ronshausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Ronshausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ronshausen 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 Ronshausen. 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 177 military records available for the last name Ronshausen. For the veterans among your Ronshausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronshausen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ronshausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ronshausen in 1962 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ronshausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ronshausen 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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