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Renitson Family History

Renitson 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: Renton, Denison, Bengtson, Ritson, Benison, Jenison, Hewitson

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Where is the Renitson family from?

You can see how Renitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renitson family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Renitson families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Renitson families living in Selkirkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Renitson's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Renitson families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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