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Reneaud Family History

Reneaud Name 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: Reneau, Renaud, Deneau, Rennard, Renard, Reynaud, Read, Reynard

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Where is the Reneaud family from?

You can see how Reneaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reneaud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reneaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 93 Reneaud families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Reneaud's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reneaud families in 1911.
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What did your Reneaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Pequenot were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reneaud. 24% of Reneaud men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Reneaud women worked as a Pequenot. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reneaud were Baker and Revenue. .

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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
    24%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Pequenot
    50%
  • Revenue
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reneaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reneaud 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Reneaud. 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 71 military records available for the last name Reneaud. For the veterans among your Reneaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reneaud lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Reneaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reneaud in 1967 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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