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Rennelly Family History

Rennelly 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: Hennelly, Fennelly, Kennelly, Fennell, Kennerly, Donnelly, Tennell

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Where is the Rennelly family from?

You can see how Rennelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rennelly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rennelly family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennelly's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rennelly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rennelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennelly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rennelly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rennelly. For the veterans among your Rennelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennelly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennelly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rennelly

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