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Renner Family History

Renner Surname Meaning

English, German, and Swiss German: from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle High German rennen ‘to run’; hence an occupational name for a messenger, normally a mounted and armed military servant.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Lorraine).

English and German: variant of English Rayner, German Reiner.

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


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Where is the Renner family from?

You can see how Renner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Renner families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Renner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Renner families in 1911.
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What did your Renner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Renner. 57% of Renner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Renner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renner were Clerk and Book Keeper.

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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
    57%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Book Keeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Renner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renner 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Renner. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Renner. For the veterans among your Renner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renner lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Renner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Renner in 1940 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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