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Rennehan Family History

Rennehan 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, Venneman, Henneman, Brenneman, Linnehan, Hennegan, Lenehan

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Where is the Rennehan family from?

You can see how Rennehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rennehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rennehan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennehan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rennehan families in 1880.
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What did your Rennehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rennehan. 72% of Rennehan men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    72%
  • Mariner
    29%

What Rennehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rennehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennehan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rennehan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rennehan. For the veterans among your Rennehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennehan lifespan?

Average Rennehan life expectancy in 2000 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennehan 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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