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Renal Family History

Renal 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: Real, Regal, Beal, Rana, Reza, Read, Neal, Vinal, Seal, Redel

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Where is the Renal family from?

You can see how Renal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Renal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 5 Renal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Renal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renal 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 226 census records available for the last name Renal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renal 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Renal. 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 40 military records available for the last name Renal. For the veterans among your Renal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Renal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Renal in 1974 was 81, and 68 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renal 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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