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Reneker Family History

Reneker 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: Renneker, Renker, Renaker, Redeker, Recker, Reker, Render, Renner

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Where is the Reneker family from?

You can see how Reneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reneker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reneker family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reneker's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Reneker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reneker 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 Reneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reneker. 30% of Reneker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Reneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reneker 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Reneker. 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 138 military records available for the last name Reneker. For the veterans among your Reneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reneker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Reneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Reneker in 1959 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reneker 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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