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Renn Family History

Renn Surname Meaning

North German: from a short form of the personal name Rennert.

English (Middlesex): perhaps a nickname from Middle English ren(ne) ‘run course’ (from rennen ‘to run’).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Renn family from?

You can see how Renn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Renn families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Renn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renn families in 1891.
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What did your Renn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Renn. 25% of Renn men worked as a Carpenter and 85% of Renn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renn were Lorry Drivers Mate Heavy Wor and Clerk Bank Of England.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Lorry Drivers Mate Heavy Wor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • House Work
    4%
  • Clerk Bank Of England
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Renn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Renn. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Renn. For the veterans among your Renn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Renn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Renn in 1953 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renn 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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