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Renberg Family History

Renberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ren ‘reindeer’ (or Ren- from placenames such as Renum in southern Finland or Renträsk in Sweden)

+ berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Renberg family from?

You can see how Renberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Renberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Renberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Renberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Renberg families in 1891.
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What did your Renberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renberg. 30% of Renberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Renberg women worked as a Servant.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renberg 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Renberg. 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 Renberg. For the veterans among your Renberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Renberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Renberg in 1963 was 61, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renberg 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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