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Renon Family History

Renon 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: Menon, Renton, Grenon, Rendon, Zenon, Reno, Renn, Lenon, Heron, Zeno

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Where is the Renon family from?

You can see how Renon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Renon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Renon families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Renon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renon 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 Renon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renon. 63% of Renon men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renon 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Renon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Renon. For the veterans among your Renon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Renon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Renon in 1961 was 50, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renon 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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