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Rentch Family History

Rentch 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, Rench, Rentsch, Mentch, Enoch, Trench, Bench, Reach, Reich

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Where is the Rentch family from?

You can see how Rentch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Rentch families living in West Virginia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rentch's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Rentch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentch 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 Rentch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rentch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Rentch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentch 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rentch. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rentch. For the veterans among your Rentch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rentch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rentch in 1965 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentch 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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