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Renson Family History

Renson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rennison a cognate of 2 below. French Walloon and Flemish: from a pet form with the French double diminutive suffix -eçon -esson of a personal name beginning with Ren- derived from an ancient Germanic name compound name with the first element ragin ‘counsel’.

Compare Ranson 2 and Remson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Renson family from?

You can see how Renson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Renson families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Renson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Renson families in 1891.
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What did your Renson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Renson. 50% of Renson men worked as a Lorry Driver and 69% of Renson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renson were Dentist and Housewife.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Duties
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Renson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Renson. 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 437 military records available for the last name Renson. For the veterans among your Renson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Renson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Renson in 1963 was 90, and 92 in 2004.

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