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Rennis Family History

Rennis Name 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, Kennis, Tennis, Ennis, Bennis, Hennis, Rennie, Reis, Annis

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Where is the Rennis family from?

You can see how Rennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rennis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Rennis families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rennis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rennis families in 1880.
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What did your Rennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rennis. 50% of Rennis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rennis women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rennis were Farmer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Rennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennis 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rennis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Rennis. For the veterans among your Rennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennis lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Rennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rennis in 1999 was 90, and 82 in 2001.

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