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Rentham Family History

Rentham 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: Bentham, Trentham, Feltham, Grantham, Renshaw, Denham, Beetham

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Where is the Rentham family from?

You can see how Rentham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Rentham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rentham families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rentham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rentham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentham 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 50 census records available for the last name Rentham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rentham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rentham. For the veterans among your Rentham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentham

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