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Renkin Family History

Renkin Name 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: Henkin, Jenkin, Rankin, Renken, Hankin, Ruskin, Elkin, Belkin, Reekie

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Where is the Renkin family from?

You can see how Renkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Renkin family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renkin's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Renkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renkin 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 Renkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renkin. 27% of Renkin men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Renkin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renkin were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Renkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkin 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Renkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Renkin. For the veterans among your Renkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Renkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Renkin in 1953 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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