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Renfred Family History

Renfred 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: Renfrew, Manfred, Renfer, Renfroe, Renfrow, Renfro, Renard, Revere

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Where is the Renfred family from?

You can see how Renfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfred family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Renfred families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Renfred family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Renfred's in USA. New York had the highest population of Renfred families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Renfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfred 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Renfred. 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 4 military records available for the last name Renfred. For the veterans among your Renfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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