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Renis Family History

Renis 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: Reis, Regis, Remis, Benis, Enis, Denis, Revis, Genis, Rens, Ronis

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Where is the Renis family from?

You can see how Renis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Renis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Renis family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Renis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renis 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 Renis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renis. 36% of Renis men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Renis women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renis were Truck Driver and 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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renis 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Renis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Renis. For the veterans among your Renis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Renis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Renis in 1952 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renis 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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