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Renfus Family History

Renfus 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: Dreyfus, Reus, Rufus, Remus, Redus, Venus, Renouf, Renfer, Readus

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Where is the Renfus family from?

You can see how Renfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Renfus family living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renfus's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Renfus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renfus 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 Renfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renfus. 100% of Renfus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Renfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Renfus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Renfus. For the veterans among your Renfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renfus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Renfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Renfus in 1971 was 54, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renfus 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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