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Reny Family History

Reny Name Meaning

Altered form of French René (see Rene ). Compare Reney In some cases also French: probably a variant of Reney

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


Similar surnames: Rey, Denz, Rene, Ren, Renk, Sens, Meny, Sevy, Rens, Rentz

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Where is the Reny family from?

You can see how Reny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Reny families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reny families in 1911.
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What did your Reny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reny. 45% of Reny men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reny 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Reny. 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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Draft Cards

There are 603 military records available for the last name Reny. For the veterans among your Reny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reny in 1963 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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