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Renier Family History

Renier Surname Meaning

French (also Rénier): variant of Regnier and in North America (also) an altered form of this (compare Rainier).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Renier family from?

You can see how Renier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Renier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Renier families living in Channel Islands. This was about 88% of all the recorded Renier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Renier families in 1891.
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What did your Renier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renier. 32% of Renier men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Renier women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renier were Clerk and Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Trained Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Renier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renier 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Renier. 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 469 military records available for the last name Renier. For the veterans among your Renier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Renier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Renier in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renier 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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