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Rennhack Name Meaning

German: probably an occupational name for a fast-moving street trader or for one riding a horse from Middle Low German rennen ‘to run ride (on horseback)’ + hake ‘huckster street trader’.

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


Similar surnames: Bennick, Lennick, Denmark, Tendick, Reck, Brennick, Renshaw, Reback

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Where is the Rennhack family from?

You can see how Rennhack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennhack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rennhack families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rennhack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rennhack families in 1920.
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What did your Rennhack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rennhack. 30% of Rennhack men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rennhack women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Rennhack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennhack 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Rennhack. 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 185 military records available for the last name Rennhack. For the veterans among your Rennhack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennhack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rennhack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rennhack in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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