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Reny Family History

Reny Surname Meaning

Altered form of French René (see Rene). Compare Reney In some cases also French: probably a variant of Reney

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


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Where is the Reny family from?

You can see how Reny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Reny families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Reny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reny families in 1891.
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What did your Reny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reny. 78% of Reny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reny 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Reny. 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 603 military records available for the last name Reny. For the veterans among your Reny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reny in 1963 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reny 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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