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Renold Family History

Renold Name 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: Reynold, Tenold, Menold, Record, Arnold, Penfold, Herold, Reinhold

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Where is the Renold family from?

You can see how Renold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Renold families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Renold's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Renold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renold. 26% of Renold men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Renold women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renold were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renold 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Renold. 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 134 military records available for the last name Renold. For the veterans among your Renold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renold lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Renold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Renold in 1979 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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