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Renji Family History

Renji 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: Renzi, Ren, Renk, Rene, Rentz, Renda, Reny, Rini, Rench, Beni

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Renji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renji 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Renji. 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 6 military records available for the last name Renji. For the veterans among your Renji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renji lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Renji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Renji in 1972 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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