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Renfoe Family History

Renfoe 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: Renfroe, Rene, Renton, Rendon, Renfer, Renfrew, Renko, Renzo, Rende

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Where is the Renfoe family from?

You can see how Renfoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renfoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Renfoe families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Renfoe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Renfoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renfoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Renfoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfoe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Renfoe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Renfoe. For the veterans among your Renfoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renfoe lifespan?

Average Renfoe life expectancy in 2000 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renfoe 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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