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Rennett Family History

Rennett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Rennert, Jennett, Dennett, Sennett, Gennett

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Where is the Rennett family from?

You can see how Rennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rennett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rennett families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rennett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rennett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennett 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 Rennett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rennett. 100% of Rennett men worked as a Builder Labourer and 57% of Rennett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builder Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    57%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Rennett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennett 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Rennett. 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 285 military records available for the last name Rennett. For the veterans among your Rennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rennett in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rennett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennett 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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