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Renzer Family History

Renzer 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: Krenzer, Render, Retzer, Renner, Genzer, Renfer, Renker, Renter

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Where is the Renzer family from?

You can see how Renzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Renzer families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Renzer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Renzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renzer 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 Renzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Polish Refugee Trainee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renzer. 100% of Renzer men worked as a Polish Refugee Trainee.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Polish Refugee Trainee
    100%

What Renzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Renzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renzer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Renzer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Renzer. For the veterans among your Renzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Renzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Renzer in 1967 was 62, and 96 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renzer 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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