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Rensimer Family History

Rensimer 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: Gensemer, Reimer, Messimer, Ransier, Renier, Kenimer, Fenster

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Where is the Rensimer family from?

You can see how Rensimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rensimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rensimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rensimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rensimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensimer 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 Rensimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rensimer. 100% of Rensimer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rensimer women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rensimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Rensimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensimer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rensimer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rensimer. For the veterans among your Rensimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rensimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rensimer in 1965 was 38, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensimer 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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