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Renka Family History

Renka 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: Renk, Renda, Renta, Renko, Repka, Penka, Renna, Rana, Rank, Reza

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Where is the Renka family from?

You can see how Renka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Renka family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Renka's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Renka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renka 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 Renka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renka. 100% of Renka women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Renka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renka 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Renka. 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 72 military records available for the last name Renka. For the veterans among your Renka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Renka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Renka in 1962 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renka 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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