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Renrick Family History

Renrick 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: Henrick, Renwick, Rennick, Renick, Rearick, Kenrick, Wenrick, Herrick

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Where is the Renrick family from?

You can see how Renrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Renrick families living in South Carolina. This was about 27% of all the recorded Renrick's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Renrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renrick 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 Renrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renrick. 67% of Renrick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Renrick women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renrick were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Renrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Renrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renrick 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Renrick. 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 31 military records available for the last name Renrick. For the veterans among your Renrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renrick lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Renrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Renrick in 1974 was 37, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renrick 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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