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Renses Family History

Renses 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: Rensel, Reese, Rensch, Reiser, Render, Ress, Remes, Ressel, Meneses

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Where is the Renses family from?

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

There are 20 census records available for the last name Renses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renses 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Renses. 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 3 military records available for the last name Renses. For the veterans among your Renses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renses lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Renses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Renses in 1974 was 87, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renses 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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