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Rennick Family History

Rennick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Renwick. Altered form of German Rennich a variant of Reinecke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rennick family from?

You can see how Rennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rennick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Rennick families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rennick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rennick families in 1891.
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What did your Rennick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rennick. 67% of Rennick men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Rennick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rennick were Shepherd and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Shepherd
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rennick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rennick. For the veterans among your Rennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennick lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rennick in 1944 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennick 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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