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Rensberger Family History

Rensberger Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Ramsperger or Ramsberger, habitational names for someone from any of several places in southern Germany called Ramsberg.

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


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Where is the Rensberger family from?

You can see how Rensberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rensberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rensberger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rensberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensberger 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 Rensberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rensberger. 25% of Rensberger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rensberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rensberger were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Rensberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rensberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensberger 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rensberger. 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 302 military records available for the last name Rensberger. For the veterans among your Rensberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensberger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rensberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rensberger in 1958 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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