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Rentont Family History

Rentont 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: Renton, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Brenton

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Where is the Rentont family from?

You can see how Rentont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentont family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rentont family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rentont's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rentont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentont 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 8 census records available for the last name Rentont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentont 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rentont. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rentont. For the veterans among your Rentont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentont lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentont 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 Rentont

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