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Renstraw Family History

Renstraw 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: Renshaw, Renstrom, Rienstra, Henshaw, Straw, Enstad, Reistad, Resta

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Where is the Renstraw family from?

You can see how Renstraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renstraw family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Renstraw family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renstraw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Renstraw families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Renstraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renstraw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Renstraw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Renstraw. For the veterans among your Renstraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renstraw lifespan?

Average Renstraw life expectancy in 1997 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renstraw 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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