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Rennell Family History

Rennell Surname Meaning

see Reynold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rennell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Rennell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rennell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rennell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennell 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Rennell. 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 299 military records available for the last name Rennell. For the veterans among your Rennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rennell in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennell 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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