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Rengstorff Family History

Rengstorff 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: Ringstaff, Langstaff, Longstaff, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Orendorff

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Where is the Rengstorff family from?

You can see how Rengstorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rengstorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rengstorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rengstorff families living in Louisiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rengstorff's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rengstorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rengstorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rengstorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rengstorff. 100% of Rengstorff men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Rengstorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rengstorff 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rengstorff. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rengstorff. For the veterans among your Rengstorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rengstorff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rengstorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rengstorff in 1958 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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