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Rhone Name Meaning

French: habitational name for someone from Rhonne in Savoy, or topographic name for someone who lived by the Rhône river. English: apparently a variant spelling of Rone. German: variant spelling of Rohne, a variant of Rohn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hone, Rhode, Rone, Rhyne, Rhine, Stone, Hope, Hole, Thone, Rome

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Rhone Family Origin

Where is the Rhone family from?

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You can see how Rhone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhone families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Rhone families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rhone's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rhone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rhone Family Occupations

What did your Rhone ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Rhone occupation in the UK was Portmanteau Maker. 14% of Rhone's were Portmanteau Makers. Portmanteau Maker, Agricultural Labourer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rhone. A less common occupation for the Rhone family was Farm Laborer.

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  • Portmanteau Maker

    14%

  • Agricultural Labourer

    7%

  • Blacksmith

    7%

  • Farm Laborer

    7%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rhone ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rhone Historical Records

What Rhone family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhone census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rhone. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhone. For the veterans among your Rhone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rhone Life Expectancy

What is the average Rhone lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rhone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rhone in 1950 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhone 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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