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Rentfrow Family History

Rentfrow Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Renfrew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rentfrow family from?

You can see how Rentfrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentfrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rentfrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rentfrow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentfrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rentfrow families in 1891.
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What did your Rentfrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rentfrow. 43% of Rentfrow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rentfrow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rentfrow were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Rentfrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rentfrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentfrow 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Rentfrow. 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 851 military records available for the last name Rentfrow. For the veterans among your Rentfrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentfrow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rentfrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rentfrow in 1959 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentfrow 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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