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Renburg Family History

Renburg 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: Renberg, Enberg, Rodenburg, Redburn, Rosburg, Newburg, Wenberg

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Where is the Renburg family from?

You can see how Renburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renburg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Renburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Renburg family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renburg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Renburg families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renburg 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 Renburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renburg. 100% of Renburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Renburg women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Renburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Renburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renburg 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Renburg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Renburg. For the veterans among your Renburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Renburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Renburg in 1963 was 52, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renburg 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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