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Rennison Name Meaning

English (West Yorkshire): either a shortened form of Reynoldson or possibly a patronymic from the Old French personal name Reinart Renart (see Renard ) + -son.

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


Similar surnames: Kennison, Jennison, Dennison, Pennison, Tennison, Bennison, Tennyson

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Where is the Rennison family from?

You can see how Rennison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rennison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Rennison families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rennison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rennison families in 1911.
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What did your Rennison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rennison. 100% of Rennison men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rennison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rennison. For the veterans among your Rennison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rennison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rennison in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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