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Rennen Family History

Rennen 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: Dennen, Renner, Mennen, Brennen, Reynen, Hennen, Ennen, Renken

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Where is the Rennen family from?

You can see how Rennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rennen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rennen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Rennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rennen. 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 90 military records available for the last name Rennen. For the veterans among your Rennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Rennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rennen in 1964 was 84, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennen 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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