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Renin Family History

Renin 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: Rein, Genin, Rezin, Redin, Renn, Reis, Melin, Pepin, Rubin, Penn

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Where is the Renin family from?

You can see how Renin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Renin families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Renin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Renin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Renin. 100% of Renin men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Renin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Renin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Renin. For the veterans among your Renin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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