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Reneault Family History

Reneault 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: Deneault, Renault, Denault, Henault, Reneau, Neault, Rheault

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Where is the Reneault family from?

You can see how Reneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reneault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Reneault families living in New Hampshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Reneault's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Reneault families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reneault 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 Reneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reneault. 30% of Reneault men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Labourer
    21%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%

What Reneault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Reneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reneault 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Reneault. 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 16 military records available for the last name Reneault. For the veterans among your Reneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reneault lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Reneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reneault in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reneault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reneault 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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