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Renee Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of French René (see Rene ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. The surname Renee is also found in the West Indies (Saint Lucia). Possibly also an altered form of German Renne .

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


Similar surnames: Rene, Renew, Rener, Deneve, Rineer, Reder, Range, Lence, Penne, Rende

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Where is the Renee family from?

You can see how Renee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Renee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Renee family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Renee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Renee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renee. 100% of Renee men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Renee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renee 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Renee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Renee. For the veterans among your Renee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Renee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Renee in 1957 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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