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Rencontre Family History

Rencontre 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: Roncone, Leconte, Recore, Conte, Record, Pecore, Ventre, Rindone

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Where is the Rencontre family from?

You can see how Rencontre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rencontre family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Rencontre family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rencontre's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rencontre families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rencontre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Rencontre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rencontre 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Rencontre. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rencontre. For the veterans among your Rencontre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rencontre lifespan?

Average Rencontre life expectancy in 1963 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rencontre 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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