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Rennish Family History

Rennish 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: Dennis, Reddish, Kennis, Tennis, Reinisch, Ennis, Redish, Bennis

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Where is the Rennish family from?

You can see how Rennish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rennish families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Rennish families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennish's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rennish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rennish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennish 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rennish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rennish. For the veterans among your Rennish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennish lifespan?

Average Rennish life expectancy in 1988 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennish 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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