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Rennes Family History

Rennes 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: Renner, Reines, Rennels, Renne, Hennes, Ennes, Dennis, Jenner, Venner

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Where is the Rennes family from?

You can see how Rennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rennes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rennes families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rennes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennes 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 Rennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rennes. 39% of Rennes men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rennes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rennes were Manager and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • House Wife
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennes 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Rennes. 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 379 military records available for the last name Rennes. For the veterans among your Rennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Rennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rennes in 1970 was 73, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennes 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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