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Renor Family History

Renor 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: Menor, Rehor, Senor, Reno, Resor, Recor, Zenor, Rener, Zeno, Reder

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Where is the Renor family from?

You can see how Renor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Renor families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Renor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renor 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 274 census records available for the last name Renor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renor 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Renor. 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 29 military records available for the last name Renor. For the veterans among your Renor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renor lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Renor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Renor in 1988 was 94, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renor 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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