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Renden Family History

Renden 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: Render, Rendel, Brenden, Rendon, Redden, Rende, Menden, Renken

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Where is the Renden family from?

You can see how Renden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Renden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Renden families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Renden's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Renden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Renden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renden. 100% of Renden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renden 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Renden. 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 471 military records available for the last name Renden. For the veterans among your Renden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Renden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Renden in 1964 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renden 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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