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Renquest Family History

Renquest 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: Runquist, Enquist, Conquest, Requena, Melquist, Genest, Roques

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Where is the Renquest family from?

You can see how Renquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renquest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Renquest families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Renquest's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Renquest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renquest 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 45 census records available for the last name Renquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renquest 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Renquest. 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 10 military records available for the last name Renquest. For the veterans among your Renquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renquest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Renquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Renquest in 1967 was 61, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renquest 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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