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Renew Family History

Renew Surname Meaning

English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Renou a variant of Renouf.

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


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Where is the Renew family from?

You can see how Renew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Renew families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Renew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renew families in 1891.
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What did your Renew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renew. 38% of Renew men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Renew women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Renew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Renew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renew 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Renew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Renew. For the veterans among your Renew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renew lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Renew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Renew in 1959 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renew 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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