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Rencker Family History

Rencker 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: Recker, Renker, Rencher, Renaker, Dencker, Ecker, Decker, Rocker

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Where is the Rencker family from?

You can see how Rencker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rencker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rencker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rencker families living in Alabama. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rencker's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Rencker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rencker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Rencker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rencker 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rencker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rencker. For the veterans among your Rencker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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