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Renfrae Family History

Renfrae 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, Renfrew, Renfrow, Renfro, Revere, Ventre, Rene, Renshaw

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Where is the Renfrae family from?

You can see how Renfrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfrae family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renfrae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Renfrae families living in Georgia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Renfrae's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Renfrae families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Renfrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfrae 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Renfrae. 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 10 military records available for the last name Renfrae. For the veterans among your Renfrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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