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Renfer Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: from the German personal name Reinfried, composed of the Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + frid ‘peace’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Renker, Reder, Recker, Renter, Reifer, Engfer, Ranger, Reuter, Renner

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Renfer Family Origin

Where is the Renfer family from?

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You can see how Renfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Renfer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Renfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Renfer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Renfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Renfer Family Occupations

What did your Renfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Keeps Jewelry Store were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Renfer. The most common Renfer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Renfer's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Keeps Jewelry Store

    50%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Renfer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Renfer Historical Records

What Renfer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Renfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Renfer. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Renfer. For the veterans among your Renfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Renfer Life Expectancy

What is the average Renfer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Renfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Renfer in 1959 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renfer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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