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Renkens Family History

Renkens 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: Renken, Jenkins, Rankins, Renker, Reckers, Denkins, Henkes, Henken

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Where is the Renkens family from?

You can see how Renkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renkens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Renkens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Renkens's in USA. California had the highest population of Renkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkens 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 Renkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bayman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renkens. 100% of Renkens men worked as a Bayman.

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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

  • Bayman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Renkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkens 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Renkens. 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 89 military records available for the last name Renkens. For the veterans among your Renkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Renkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Renkens in 1967 was 92, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkens 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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