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Reng Family History

Reng 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: Rong, Feng, Meng, Ring, Teng, Eng, Geng, Leng, Ren, Weng

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Where is the Reng family from?

You can see how Reng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Reng families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Reng's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Reng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reng 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 Reng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reng. 25% of Reng men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Reng women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reng were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reng 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Reng. 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 396 military records available for the last name Reng. For the veterans among your Reng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reng lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reng in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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