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Rensby Family History

Rensby 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: Rensch, Denby, Presby, Risby, Reny, Dansby, Stensby, Owensby, Nesby

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Where is the Rensby family from?

You can see how Rensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rensby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rensby families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rensby's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rensby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensby 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 Rensby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rensby. 100% of Rensby men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rensby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Rensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensby 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 Rensby. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rensby. For the veterans among your Rensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensby lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Rensby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rensby in 1961 was 61, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensby 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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