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Renkly Family History

Renkly 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: Reckley, Renk, Reny, Reilly, Renker, Renko, Trenkle, Remaly, Henkle

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There are 26 census records available for the last name Renkly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renkly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Renkly. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Renkly. For the veterans among your Renkly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renkly lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Renkly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Renkly in 1995 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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