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Renault Name Meaning

French: variant of Renaud .

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


Similar surnames: Denault, Rheault, Perault, Deneault, Arsenault, Henault, Reynaud

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Where is the Renault family from?

You can see how Renault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Renault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 32 Renault families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renault's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Renault families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renault ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renault. 75% of Renault women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Renault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renault 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Renault. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Renault. For the veterans among your Renault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renault lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Renault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Renault in 1955 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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