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Renske Family History

Renske 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: Fenske, Wenske, Genske, Venske, Senske, Reske, Reese, Rensch, Denke

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Where is the Renske family from?

You can see how Renske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renske family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Renske's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Renske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renske 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 Renske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renske. 100% of Renske 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
    100%

What Renske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Renske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renske 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Renske. 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 6 military records available for the last name Renske. For the veterans among your Renske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renske lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Renske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Renske in 1983 was 71, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renske 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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