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Rengstorf Family History

Rengstorf 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: Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Sengstock, Ringstaff, Langsdorf, Bengston

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Where is the Rengstorf family from?

You can see how Rengstorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rengstorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rengstorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rengstorf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rengstorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rengstorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rengstorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rengstorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rengstorf. 72% of Rengstorf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Minister
    29%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Rengstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rengstorf 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rengstorf. 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 131 military records available for the last name Rengstorf. For the veterans among your Rengstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rengstorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rengstorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rengstorf in 1962 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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