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Rena Family History

Rena Surname Meaning

Italian: from rena ‘sand’ probably applied as a topographic name denoting someone who lived in a sandy place.

Italian: from a female form of the personal name Reno.

Filipino (also Reňa): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rena family from?

You can see how Rena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rena families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rena's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rena families in 1891.
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What did your Rena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rena. 42% of Rena men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rena women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rena were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rena 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Rena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 265 military records available for the last name Rena. For the veterans among your Rena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rena lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rena in 1964 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

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