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Rennedy Family History

Rennedy 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: Kennedy, Renner, Reaney, Henney, Rennert, Reedy, Dennehy, Benney

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Where is the Rennedy family from?

You can see how Rennedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rennedy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 15 Rennedy families living in Cheshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rennedy's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rennedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennedy 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 Rennedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rennedy. 100% of Rennedy 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%

What Rennedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rennedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennedy 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Rennedy. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rennedy. For the veterans among your Rennedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennedy lifespan?

Average Rennedy life expectancy in 1973 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rennedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennedy 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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