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Rennekamp Family History

Rennekamp 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: Trenkamp, Hinnenkamp, Seekamp, Renneker, Niekamp, Rowekamp, Vandekamp

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Where is the Rennekamp family from?

You can see how Rennekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennekamp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rennekamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Rennekamp families living in Ohio. This was about 76% of all the recorded Rennekamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rennekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennekamp 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 Rennekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rennekamp. 43% of Rennekamp 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Elec Engineer
    29%

What Rennekamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Rennekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennekamp 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Rennekamp. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rennekamp. For the veterans among your Rennekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennekamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rennekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rennekamp in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennekamp 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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