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Renfort Family History

Renfort 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: Rexford, Befort, Rennert, Benford, Renfer, Lefort, Monfort, Renfro

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Where is the Renfort family from?

You can see how Renfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renfort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Renfort families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Renfort's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Renfort families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renfort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Renfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfort 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Renfort. 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 42 military records available for the last name Renfort. For the veterans among your Renfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renfort lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Renfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Renfort in 1975 was 66, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renfort 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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