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Rennelson Family History

Rennelson 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: Engelson, Mendelson, Kenneson, Tenneson, Rennison, Rennels, Kennerson

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Where is the Rennelson family from?

You can see how Rennelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennelson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Rennelson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Rennelson family living in Berwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rennelson's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rennelson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Rennelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennelson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rennelson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rennelson. For the veterans among your Rennelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennelson 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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