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Renhan Family History

Renhan 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: Rebhan, Renehan, Meehan, Brennan, Crehan, Rohan, Henman, Breihan

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Where is the Renhan family from?

You can see how Renhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renhan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Renhan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Renhan families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Renhan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Renhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renhan 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 51 census records available for the last name Renhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renhan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Renhan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Renhan. For the veterans among your Renhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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