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Rener Family History

Rener Surname Meaning

German and French: probably a variant of Renner. It is very rare in both Germany and France.

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


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You can see how Rener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rener families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rener's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rener families in 1911.
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What did your Rener ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Comptable
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rener 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Rener. 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 530 military records available for the last name Rener. For the veterans among your Rener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rener in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rener 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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