Ronson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Ronson family

The surname Ronson was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat since the arrival of their Norman ancestors with Duke William the Conqueror in 1066. The name, being of Norman origin comes from an Old French word: "roncin," meaning "workhorse." Undoubtedly of occupational origin, the name was probably given to someone who tended to workhorses. Another possibility is that it was given to a "workhorse" of a person, ie one who did hard physical labor for a living.

Early History of the Ronson family

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Ronson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Runciman, Runcie, Runcieman, Runchman, Runcy and many more.

Early Notables of the Ronson family

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Ronson migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ronson Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

William Ronson, who arrived in Ontario in 1871
George Ronson, who arrived in Ontario in 1871
James Ronson, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Ronson migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Ronson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

William Ronson, aged 33, a blacksmith, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maori" in 1864
Mary Ronson, aged 28, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maori" in 1864
Caroline Ronson, aged 4, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maori" in 1864
Lydia Ronson, aged 2, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maori" in 1864
Mary Ronson, aged 3 mths., who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maori" in 1864