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Renkenitz Family History

Renkenitz 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: Reinitz, Renken, Menendez, Benkert, Reitz, Reetz, Kanitz, Kienitz

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Where is the Renkenitz family from?

You can see how Renkenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkenitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Renkenitz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Renkenitz families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Renkenitz's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Renkenitz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Renkenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkenitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Renkenitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Renkenitz. For the veterans among your Renkenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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