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Renzi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Renzo .

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


Similar surnames: Lenzi, Nenni, Tanzi, Freni, Renzo, Renzoni, Lenci, Menza, Rienzo

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Where is the Renzi family from?

You can see how Renzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renzi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Renzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Renzi families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Renzi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Renzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renzi. 25% of Renzi men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Renzi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renzi were Owner and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Owner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Renzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renzi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Renzi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Renzi. For the veterans among your Renzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renzi lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Renzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Renzi in 1945 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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