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Rencehausen Family History

Rencehausen Surname 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: Renehan, Gehlhausen, Bettenhausen, Seehusen, Wellhausen, Stockhausen

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What did your Rencehausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Logger
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Rencehausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rencehausen 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 Rencehausen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Rencehausen. For the veterans among your Rencehausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rencehausen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rencehausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rencehausen in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2001.

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