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Renella Family History

Renella 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: Rinella, Vanella, Rella, Ramella, Perella, Rebello, Revilla, Revell

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Where is the Renella family from?

You can see how Renella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Renella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Renella families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Renella's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Renella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renella 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 Renella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renella. 28% of Renella men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Renella women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renella were Machinist and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Renella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Renella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renella 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Renella. 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 48 military records available for the last name Renella. For the veterans among your Renella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Renella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Renella in 1962 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renella 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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