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Renardson Family History

Renardson Surname Meaning

Probably a post-medieval variant of Reynoldson. Perhaps from the Old French personal name Reinart Renart (see Reynard) + -son.

Though medieval evidence for such a formation has not come to light.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Renardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renardson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Renardson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Renardson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Renardson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Renardson families in 1891.
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What did your Renardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renardson. 100% of Renardson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 428 census records available for the last name Renardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renardson 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Renardson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Renardson. For the veterans among your Renardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renardson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Renardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Renardson in 1969 was 46, and 59 in 1984.

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