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Renneke Family History

Renneke 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, Henneke, Brenneke, Reineke, Reincke, Renner, Rennert

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Where is the Renneke family from?

You can see how Renneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renneke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Renneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Renneke family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Renneke's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Renneke families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renneke 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 Renneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renneke. 70% of Renneke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Renneke women worked as a House Work.

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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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Renneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Renneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renneke 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Renneke. 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 111 military records available for the last name Renneke. For the veterans among your Renneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renneke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Renneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Renneke in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renneke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renneke 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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