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Rennix Family History

Rennix Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pennix, Rennie, Dennis, Lennox, Lennie, Kennis, Renner, Tennis

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Where is the Rennix family from?

You can see how Rennix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rennix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rennix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rennix family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rennix's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rennix families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rennix 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 Rennix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rennix. 58% of Rennix men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Rennix women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rennix were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Rennix family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rennix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rennix 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rennix. 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 210 military records available for the last name Rennix. For the veterans among your Rennix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rennix lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rennix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rennix in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rennix ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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