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Renforth Family History

Renforth Surname Meaning

see Rainford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Renforth family from?

You can see how Renforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Renforth families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Renforth's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Renforth families in 1891.
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What did your Renforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Renforth. 30% of Renforth men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Renforth 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Soldier
    20%
  • Builder Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renforth 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Renforth. 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 267 military records available for the last name Renforth. For the veterans among your Renforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renforth lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Renforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Renforth in 1952 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renforth 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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