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Renkert Family History

Renkert 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: Benkert, Rennert, Renker, Pinkert, Recker, Reker, Render, Rembert

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Where is the Renkert family from?

You can see how Renkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Renkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Renkert families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renkert's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Renkert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkert 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 Renkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renkert. 34% of Renkert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Renkert women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Renkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkert 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Renkert. 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 207 military records available for the last name Renkert. For the veterans among your Renkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Renkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Renkert in 1952 was 58, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkert 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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