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Renninger Family History

Renninger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Renningen in Württemberg. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

In the US it is concentrated in PA.

Compare Renegar and Reninger.

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


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Where is the Renninger family from?

You can see how Renninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Renninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Renninger families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Renninger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Renninger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renninger 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 Renninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renninger. 25% of Renninger men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Renninger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renninger were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Nurse
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Renninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renninger 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Renninger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Renninger. For the veterans among your Renninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renninger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Renninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Renninger in 1947 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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