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Raensch Family History

Raensch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rensch, Rasch, Ruesch, Raisch, Ranch, Mensch, Reisch, Rausch, Rench

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Where is the Raensch family from?

You can see how Raensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raensch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raensch families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raensch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raensch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raensch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raensch. 100% of Raensch men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Raensch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Raensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raensch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raensch. 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 13 military records available for the last name Raensch. For the veterans among your Raensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raensch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Raensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Raensch in 1971 was 61, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raensch 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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