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Renauer Family History

Renauer 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: Reinauer, Renaker, Feinauer, Obenauer, Render, Cronauer, Renner

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Where is the Renauer family from?

You can see how Renauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Renauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Renauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Renauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renauer 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 Renauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renauer. 100% of Renauer women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Renauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renauer 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 Renauer. 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 132 military records available for the last name Renauer. For the veterans among your Renauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renauer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Renauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Renauer in 1966 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renauer 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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