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Renston Family History

Renston 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: Benston, Renton, Royston, Easton, Ruston, Benson, Rolston, Fenton

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Where is the Renston family from?

You can see how Renston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Renston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Renston family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renston's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Renston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Renston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renston 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Renston. 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 17 military records available for the last name Renston. For the veterans among your Renston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renston lifespan?

Average Renston life expectancy in 1980 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renston 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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