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Renelson Family History

Renelson 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: Nelson, Reierson, Engelson, Enerson, Benenson, Fenelon, Mendelson

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Where is the Renelson family from?

You can see how Renelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renelson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Renelson families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renelson's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Renelson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Renelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renelson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Renelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Renelson. For the veterans among your Renelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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