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Renzow Family History

Renzow 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: Renzo, Renton, Rannow, Rendon, Venzor, Granzow, Renew, Benbow, Denbow

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Where is the Renzow family from?

You can see how Renzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renzow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Renzow families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Renzow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Renzow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renzow 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 483 census records available for the last name Renzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renzow 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Renzow. 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 24 military records available for the last name Renzow. For the veterans among your Renzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renzow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Renzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Renzow in 1971 was 75, and 97 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renzow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renzow 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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