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Rendlen Family History

Rendlen 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: Tendler, Fendler, Render, Kendle, Rindler, Wendler, Rendel, Brenden

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Where is the Rendlen family from?

You can see how Rendlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rendlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rendlen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rendlen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rendlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rendlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Rendlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Rendlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendlen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rendlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Rendlen. For the veterans among your Rendlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Rendlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rendlen in 1964 was 42, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rendlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rendlen 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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