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Renkawitz Family History

Renkawitz 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: Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Benowitz, Bonawitz, Lefkowitz, Lewkowicz, Reitz

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Where is the Renkawitz family from?

You can see how Renkawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renkawitz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Renkawitz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Renkawitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Renkawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkawitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Renkawitz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Renkawitz. For the veterans among your Renkawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkawitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Renkawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Renkawitz in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkawitz 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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