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Rene Family History

Rene Name Meaning

French and Mauritian (René); West Indian (in Haiti Guadeloupe and Martinique René): from the French personal name René from Latin Renatus ‘reborn’ borne by a 4th-century Christian saint and popular in France throughout the Middle Ages because of its transparent reference to Christian spiritual rebirth. This surname is most common in Haiti. Compare Reney 2 and Reny English (Middlesex): variant of Raine .

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


Similar surnames: Gene, Reny, Reine, Wren, Rens, Ren, Bene, Irene, Renk, Renew

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Where is the Rene family from?

You can see how Rene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 72 Rene families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rene families in 1911.
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What did your Rene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Vendeur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rene. 50% of Rene men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Rene women worked as a Vendeur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rene were Ingnieur and Tudiante. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Ingnieur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeur
    50%
  • Tudiante
    50%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Rene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rene 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 Rene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Rene. For the veterans among your Rene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rene lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rene in 1956 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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