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Renc Family History

Renc 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: Ren, Renk, Rene, Reny, Rench, Rens, Reno, Renn, Renck, Renz

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Where is the Renc family from?

You can see how Renc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renc family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Renc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Renc families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Renc's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Renc families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Renc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renc 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Renc. 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 50 military records available for the last name Renc. For the veterans among your Renc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renc lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Renc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Renc in 1964 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renc 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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