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Renas Family History

Renas 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: Regas, Arenas, Rens, Rentas, Reas, Rinas, Jonas, Reis, Ras, Rana

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Where is the Renas family from?

You can see how Renas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Renas families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Renas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renas 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 Renas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renas. 24% of Renas men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Renas women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renas were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renas 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Renas. 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 158 military records available for the last name Renas. For the veterans among your Renas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Renas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Renas in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renas 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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