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Rennards Family History

Rennards 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: Rennard, Reynard, Bernards, Leonards, Kennard, Vennard, Dennard

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Where is the Rennards family from?

You can see how Rennards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennards family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Rennards families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rennards families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rennards's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rennards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennards 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 Rennards ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rennards. 100% of Rennards 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 293 census records available for the last name Rennards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennards 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Rennards. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rennards. For the veterans among your Rennards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rennards

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