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Reng Family History

Reng 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: Rong, Feng, Meng, Ring, Teng, Eng, Geng, Leng, Ren, Weng

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Where is the Reng family from?

You can see how Reng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reng family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reng's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Reng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reng 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 Reng ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lithographic Artist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reng. 100% of Reng men worked as a Lithographic Artist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lithographic Artist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reng 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Reng. 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 396 military records available for the last name Reng. For the veterans among your Reng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reng lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reng in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reng 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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