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Renett Family History

Renett 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: Genett, Rowett, Minett, Bennett, Jewett, Arnett, Kennett, Nett

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Where is the Renett family from?

You can see how Renett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Renett families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Renett's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Renett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Renett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Renett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Renett. For the veterans among your Renett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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