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Reninger Family History

Reninger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Renninger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reninger family from?

You can see how Reninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reninger family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Reninger's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reninger families in 1891.
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What did your Reninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reninger. 48% of Reninger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reninger women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Trackman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Reninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reninger 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Reninger. 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 301 military records available for the last name Reninger. For the veterans among your Reninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reninger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reninger in 1963 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reninger 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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