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Rendek Family History

Rendek 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: Render, Rendel, Rende, Sendek, Reder, Bezdek, Redel, Wendel, Pender

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Where is the Rendek family from?

You can see how Rendek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rendek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rendek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rendek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendek 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 Rendek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rendek. 34% of Rendek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Soldier
    23%
  • Groceryclerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Rendek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Rendek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendek 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Rendek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rendek. For the veterans among your Rendek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rendek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rendek in 1961 was 41, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rendek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rendek 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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