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Renikow Family History

Renikow 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: Renko, Renslow, Rekow, Reznikov, Renfrow, Senior, Renk, Recio, Benko

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renikow 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 Renikow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renikow. 100% of Renikow women worked as a Maid.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Renikow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renikow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Renikow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Renikow. For the veterans among your Renikow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renikow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Renikow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Renikow in 1972 was 88, and 86 in 1997.

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