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Rentmeister Family History

Rentmeister 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: Rentmeester, Wehrmeister, Reitmeier, Neumeister, Zinsmeister

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Where is the Rentmeister family from?

You can see how Rentmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentmeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rentmeister families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rentmeister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rentmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentmeister 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 Rentmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rentmeister. 50% of Rentmeister men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Rentmeister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Rentmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentmeister 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rentmeister. 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 769 military records available for the last name Rentmeister. For the veterans among your Rentmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentmeister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rentmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rentmeister in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentmeister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentmeister 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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