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Renneker Family History

Renneker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Rieneck in Franconia which was formerly also recorded as Reinekke and Renegge.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Renneker family from?

You can see how Renneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renneker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Renneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Renneker families living in Shropshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Renneker's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Renneker families in 1891.
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What did your Renneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renneker. 50% of Renneker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Renneker women worked as a Secretary.

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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%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Renneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renneker 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Renneker. 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 215 military records available for the last name Renneker. For the veterans among your Renneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renneker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Renneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Renneker in 1963 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renneker 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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