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Renni Family History

Renni 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: Renn, Nenni, Renzi, Jenni, Renno, Renna, Renne, Rennie, Dennis, Penna

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Where is the Renni family from?

You can see how Renni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Renni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Renni families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renni's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Renni families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Renni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Renni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renni 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Renni. 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 21 military records available for the last name Renni. For the veterans among your Renni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renni lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Renni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Renni in 1970 was 70, and 80 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renni 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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