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Renoud Family History

Renoud 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: Renouf, Renaud, Record, Reynold, Tenold, Menold, Rednour, Reno

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Where is the Renoud family from?

You can see how Renoud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renoud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renoud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Renoud families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Renoud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renoud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renoud 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 Renoud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renoud. 59% of Renoud men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Yarn Boy
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renoud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renoud 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Renoud. 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 103 military records available for the last name Renoud. For the veterans among your Renoud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renoud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Renoud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Renoud in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renoud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renoud 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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