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Renik Family History

Renik 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: Renk, Reznik, Resnik, Benik, Renick, Krenik, Reik, Renck, Reis, Rank

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Where is the Renik family from?

You can see how Renik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Renik families living in Louisiana. This was about 68% of all the recorded Renik's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Renik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renik 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 Renik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renik. 100% of Renik 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Renik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renik 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Renik. 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 88 military records available for the last name Renik. For the veterans among your Renik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Renik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Renik in 1967 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renik 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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