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Reneau Family History

Reneau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Arnaud.

Altered form of French Reynaud or Renaud.

French (Poitou): derivative of Middle French rein ‘limit border’.

Probably a topographic name for someone who lived at the edge of an estate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reneau family from?

You can see how Reneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Reneau families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reneau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reneau families in 1891.
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What did your Reneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reneau. 28% of Reneau men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Reneau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reneau were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Reneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reneau 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Reneau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reneau. For the veterans among your Reneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reneau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Reneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reneau in 1944 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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