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Renaux Family History

Renaux 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: Reaux, Renaud, Renouf, Breaux, Meaux, Reneau, Reau, Greaux, Renault

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Where is the Renaux family from?

You can see how Renaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renaux families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Renaux families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Renaux's in USA. New York had the highest population of Renaux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renaux 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 Renaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renaux. 100% of Renaux men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Renaux women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Renaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renaux 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Renaux. 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 114 military records available for the last name Renaux. For the veterans among your Renaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renaux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Renaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Renaux in 1967 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renaux 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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