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Rengie Family History

Rengie 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: Rennie, Regis, Runge, Range, Reekie, Ringle, Lennie, Rene, Benzie

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Where is the Rengie family from?

You can see how Rengie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rengie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rengie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Rengie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rengie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rengie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rengie 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 107 census records available for the last name Rengie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rengie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rengie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rengie. For the veterans among your Rengie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rengie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rengie

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