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Renzie Family History

Renzie 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: Benzie, Renzi, Rennie, Menzie, Renze, Menzies, Reekie, Lennie, Rene

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Where is the Renzie family from?

You can see how Renzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renzie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Renzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Renzie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Renzie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Renzie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renzie 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 Renzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renzie. 50% of Renzie men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Renzie women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Renzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Renzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renzie 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Renzie. 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 55 military records available for the last name Renzie. For the veterans among your Renzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renzie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Renzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Renzie in 1969 was 41, and 15 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renzie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renzie 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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