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Renker Family History

Renker Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Reinger composed of the elements ragin ‘advice counsel’.

It signifies a heritage rooted in wisdom and strategic counsel.

The second element, gār or gēr, translates to ‘spear’ or ‘lance’, suggesting strength and a warrior-like quality.

This name reflects the historical importance placed on both wisdom in decision-making and prowess in battle.

Overall, Reinger encapsulates a blend of intellectual and martial virtues in its etymology.

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


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Where is the Renker family from?

You can see how Renker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Renker family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Renker's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Renker families in 1891.
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What did your Renker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renker. 29% of Renker men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Renker women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renker were Plumber and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Renker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renker 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Renker. 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 670 military records available for the last name Renker. For the veterans among your Renker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Renker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Renker in 1945 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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