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Renck Family History

Renck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Renk.

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


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Where is the Renck family from?

You can see how Renck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Renck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Renck families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Renck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renck 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 Renck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renck. 36% of Renck men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Renck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renck were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Renck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renck 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Renck. 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 371 military records available for the last name Renck. For the veterans among your Renck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Renck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Renck in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renck 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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