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Ronson Family History

Ronson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cumberland): north Lancashire pronunciation of Rollinson; see Rollison.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ronson family from?

You can see how Ronson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ronson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ronson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Ronson families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ronson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ronson families in 1891.
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What did your Ronson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ronson. 20% of Ronson men worked as a Farmer and 71% of Ronson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ronson were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cowman
    20%
  • Labourer Cleansing Dpt
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ronson. 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 626 military records available for the last name Ronson. For the veterans among your Ronson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ronson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ronson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ronson in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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