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Renus Family History

Renus 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: Reus, Remus, Redus, Venus, Rens, Reis, Ranum, Regis, Sens, Ren

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Where is the Renus family from?

You can see how Renus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Renus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Renus family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Renus's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Renus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renus 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 176 census records available for the last name Renus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Renus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Renus. For the veterans among your Renus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Renus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Renus in 1962 was 57, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renus 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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