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Renkey Family History

Renkey 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: Renker, Renken, Reney, Henley, Kenkel, Sankey, Recker, Tenley, Berkey

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Where is the Renkey family from?

You can see how Renkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renkey family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renkey's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Renkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Renkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Renkey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Renkey. For the veterans among your Renkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Renkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Renkey in 1970 was 69, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkey 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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