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Rennecker Family History

Rennecker 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, Reinecker, Reinecke, Dannecker, Brennecke, Bernecker

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Where is the Rennecker family from?

You can see how Rennecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rennecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rennecker families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rennecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rennecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennecker 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 Rennecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rennecker. 48% of Rennecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rennecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rennecker were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    48%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Rennecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Rennecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennecker 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rennecker. 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 137 military records available for the last name Rennecker. For the veterans among your Rennecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennecker lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Rennecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rennecker in 1951 was 78, and 73 in 1999.

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