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Renois Family History

Renois 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: Dennis, Reis, Regis, Remis, Benis, Enos, Kennis, Xenos, Tennis, Enis

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Where is the Renois family from?

You can see how Renois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renois families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Renois families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Renois's in USA. New York had the highest population of Renois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renois 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 Renois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renois. 50% of Renois men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Renois women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Renois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renois 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Renois. 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 125 military records available for the last name Renois. For the veterans among your Renois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renois lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Renois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Renois in 1967 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renois 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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