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Renek Family History

Renek 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: Reek, Rezek, Renk, Rene, Renew, Renee, Reney, Rener, Krenek, Renck

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Where is the Renek family from?

You can see how Renek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Renek families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Renek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Renek families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renek 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 126 census records available for the last name Renek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Renek. 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 127 military records available for the last name Renek. For the veterans among your Renek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Renek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Renek in 1972 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renek 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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