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Rener Name Meaning

German and French: probably a variant of Renner . It is very rare in both Germany and France.

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


Similar surnames: Renier, Renner, Resner, Ryner, Rone, Reyer, Renda, Renter, Reiner

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Where is the Rener family from?

You can see how Rener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rener families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Rener's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Rener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rener 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 Rener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rener. 45% of Rener men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Rener women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rener were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rener 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Rener. 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 530 military records available for the last name Rener. For the veterans among your Rener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rener in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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