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Rénaud Family History

Rénaud 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: Renaud, Ronald, Ranard, Rinard, Rigaud, Arnaud, Rynard, Rinaudo

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Where is the Rénaud family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rénaud 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 Rénaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rénaud. 59% of Rénaud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    12%
  • Port Owner Restaurant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rénaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rénaud 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 Rénaud. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rénaud. For the veterans among your Rénaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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