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Rentchler Family History

Rentchler 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: Rentschler, Renschler, Rencher, Hetchler, Letcher, Reicher, Eschler

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Where is the Rentchler family from?

You can see how Rentchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentchler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentchler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rentchler family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentchler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rentchler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentchler 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 Rentchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rentchler. 27% of Rentchler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rentchler women worked as a Topper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%

What Rentchler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rentchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentchler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rentchler. 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 127 military records available for the last name Rentchler. For the veterans among your Rentchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentchler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rentchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rentchler in 1964 was 86, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentchler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentchler 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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