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Renne Family History

Renne Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Renn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Renne family from?

You can see how Renne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Renne families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Renne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Renne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renne 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 Renne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renne. 29% of Renne men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Renne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renne were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Renne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Renne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renne 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Renne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Renne. For the veterans among your Renne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renne lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Renne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Renne in 1945 was 20, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renne 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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