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Renander Family History

Renander 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: Levander, Melander, Helander, Render, Renner, Rylander, Reader

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Where is the Renander family from?

You can see how Renander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renander family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renander's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Renander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renander. 80% of Renander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Renander women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Renander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Renander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renander 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Renander. 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 32 military records available for the last name Renander. For the veterans among your Renander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renander lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Renander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Renander in 1952 was 54, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renander 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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