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Rennahan Family History

Rennahan 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: Lenahan, Renehan, Bresnahan, Rendahl, Monahan, Brennan, Hanrahan

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Where is the Rennahan family from?

You can see how Rennahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rennahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Rennahan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennahan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rennahan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rennahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennahan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rennahan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rennahan. For the veterans among your Rennahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennahan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rennahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rennahan in 1967 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennahan 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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