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Renza Family History

Renza 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: Reza, Menza, Benza, Renda, Penza, Renta, Renzo, Lenza, Renzi, Renna

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Where is the Renza family from?

You can see how Renza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Renza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Renza family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renza's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Renza families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renza 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 Renza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renza. 28% of Renza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Renza women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renza were Machinist and Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Leather Worker
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Renza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Renza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renza 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Renza. 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 107 military records available for the last name Renza. For the veterans among your Renza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Renza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Renza in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renza 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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