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Renkow Family History

Renkow 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: Renko, Rekow, Renk, Benko, Renton, Pankow, Rannow, Rakow, Senko

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Where is the Renkow family from?

You can see how Renkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renkow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renkow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Renkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkow 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 12 census records available for the last name Renkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Renkow. 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 military records available for the last name Renkow. For the veterans among your Renkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Renkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Renkow in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkow 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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