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Rengers Family History

Rengers 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: Ringer, Ranger, Denger, Reger, Render, Menger, Enger, Menges, Renner

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Where is the Rengers family from?

You can see how Rengers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rengers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rengers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rengers families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rengers's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rengers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rengers 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 Rengers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rengers. 50% of Rengers 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rengers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rengers 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Rengers. 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 236 military records available for the last name Rengers. For the veterans among your Rengers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rengers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rengers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rengers in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rengers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rengers 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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