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Renell Family History

Renell 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: Revell, Rendell, Redell, Grenell, Fennell, Rundell, Jewell, Gesell

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Where is the Renell family from?

You can see how Renell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Renell families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Renell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Renell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renell 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 Renell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renell. 100% of Renell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Renell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renell 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Renell. 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 95 military records available for the last name Renell. For the veterans among your Renell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Renell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Renell in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renell 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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