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Renfrel Family History

Renfrel 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: Renfrew, Rendel, Rengel, Renfer, Rentzel, Rensel, Reifel, Renfroe

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Where is the Renfrel family from?

You can see how Renfrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfrel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Renfrel families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Renfrel's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Renfrel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Renfrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfrel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Renfrel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Renfrel. For the veterans among your Renfrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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