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Renauld Family History

Renauld 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, Renault, Denault, Henault, Ronald, Renaldo, Jerauld, Renaldi

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Where is the Renauld family from?

You can see how Renauld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renauld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renauld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Renauld families living in Channel Islands. This was about 71% of all the recorded Renauld's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Renauld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renauld 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 Renauld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renauld. 34% of Renauld men worked as a Superintendent.

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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

  • Superintendent
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

What Renauld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Renauld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renauld 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Renauld. 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 273 military records available for the last name Renauld. For the veterans among your Renauld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renauld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Renauld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Renauld in 1965 was 64, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renauld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renauld 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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