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Renckens Family History

Renckens 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: Reckers, Renken, Recker, Ricken, Reincke, Jenkins, Mickens, Mencke

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Where is the Renckens family from?

You can see how Renckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renckens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renckens family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Renckens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Renckens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Renckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renckens 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Renckens. 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 51 military records available for the last name Renckens. For the veterans among your Renckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renckens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Renckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Renckens in 1971 was 50, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renckens 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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