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Rendigs Family History

Rendigs 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: Reddig, Redig, Bendig, Rendina, Rendine, Kendig, Dennis, Reis

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Where is the Rendigs family from?

You can see how Rendigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendigs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rendigs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rendigs families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rendigs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rendigs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendigs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rendigs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Rendigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendigs 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rendigs. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rendigs. For the veterans among your Rendigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendigs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rendigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rendigs in 1966 was 87, and 66 in 1999.

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