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Renihan Family History

Renihan 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, Relihan, Lenihan, Breihan, Renshaw, Lenahan, Rebhan, Reitan

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Where is the Renihan family from?

You can see how Renihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renihan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Renihan families living in Derbyshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Renihan's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Renihan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renihan 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 Renihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renihan. 50% of Renihan 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Renihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Renihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renihan 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Renihan. 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 81 military records available for the last name Renihan. For the veterans among your Renihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renihan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Renihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Renihan in 1961 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renihan 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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