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Rensford Family History

Rensford 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: Ransford, Densford, Lunsford, Hansford, Reliford, Dunsford, Rexford

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Where is the Rensford family from?

You can see how Rensford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rensford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rensford families living in Kentucky. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rensford's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rensford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensford 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 262 census records available for the last name Rensford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensford 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rensford. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rensford. For the veterans among your Rensford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Rensford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rensford in 1967 was 73, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensford 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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