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Early Origins of the Roner family

The surname Roner was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Roner family

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Roner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rohner, Rohn, Rohhner, Rohnner, Romer, Roner, Rohne, Rohnere, Rohners, Rohmer, Rohmes, Rohneres, Rohnne and many more.

Early Notables of the Roner family

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United States Roner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Roner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Magdalena Roner, (b. 1712), who arrived in Georgia in 1741 aboard the ship "Loyal Judith" 1
Roner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joseph Roner, aged 30, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Republic" in 1839 2
  • Jean Roner, aged 26, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Silvie de Grasse" in 1844 2
  • Owen Roner, aged 30, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Garrich" in 1847 2
  • E. Roner, aged 25, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Apollo" in 1847 2
  • Catharina Roner, aged 25, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Uncas" in 1853 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Australia Roner migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Roner Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
  • Mrs. Roner, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormuz" in 1907 3
  • Mr. Roner, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormuz" in 1907 3
  • Miss. Roner, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormuz" in 1907 3
  • Mst. Roner, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormuz" in 1907 3
  • Margharita Roner, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Roma" in 1952 3


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  3. National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx


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