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Rengey Family History

Rengey 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: Rengel, Rongey, Reney, Engel, Henley, Mengel, Ringer, Krengel, Ranger

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Where is the Rengey family from?

You can see how Rengey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rengey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rengey family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rengey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rengey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rengey 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 62 census records available for the last name Rengey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rengey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rengey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rengey. For the veterans among your Rengey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rengey lifespan?

Average Rengey life expectancy in 1971 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rengey 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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