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Renman Family History

Renman 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: Henman, Wenman, Penman, Redman, Reiman, Denman, Rehman, Reyman, Enman

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Where is the Renman family from?

You can see how Renman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Renman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Renman families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Renman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renman 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 Renman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renman. 100% of Renman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Renman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Renman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Renman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Renman. For the veterans among your Renman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Renman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Renman in 1971 was 86, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renman 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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