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Renkwitz Family History

Renkwitz 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: Benowitz, Reitz, Rentz, Renwick, Rakowitz, Beckwith, Berkowitz

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Where is the Renkwitz family from?

You can see how Renkwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renkwitz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renkwitz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Renkwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkwitz 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 63 census records available for the last name Renkwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkwitz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Renkwitz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Renkwitz. For the veterans among your Renkwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkwitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Renkwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Renkwitz in 1968 was 49, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renkwitz 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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