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Renkemeyer Family History

Renkemeyer 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: Reinkemeyer, Beckemeyer, Berkemeyer, Hockemeyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Renkemeyer family from?

You can see how Renkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renkemeyer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Renkemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Renkemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkemeyer 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 Renkemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renkemeyer. 100% of Renkemeyer men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Renkemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Renkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkemeyer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Renkemeyer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Renkemeyer. For the veterans among your Renkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Renkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Renkemeyer in 1967 was 66, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkemeyer 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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