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Rennan Family History

Rennan 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: Brennan, Drennan, Grennan, Kennan, Renna, Penna, Mannan, Tennant

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Where is the Rennan family from?

You can see how Rennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rennan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rennan family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rennan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rennan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennan 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 Rennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rennan. 37% of Rennan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Rennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennan 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rennan. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rennan. For the veterans among your Rennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Rennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rennan in 1988 was 83, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rennan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennan 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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