This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Renzy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Renzy Family History

Renzy 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: Reny, Renzo, Renzi, Reney, Renz, Renze, Henry, Lenz, Rey, Reza

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Renzy family from?

You can see how Renzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renzy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Renzy families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Renzy families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renzy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Renzy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Renzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renzy. 100% of Renzy men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Renzy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Renzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Renzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renzy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Renzy

Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Renzy. 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.

View all Renzy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Renzy. For the veterans among your Renzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Renzy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Renzy family history

Discover More

What is the average Renzy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Renzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Renzy in 1967 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renzy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Renzy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial