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Rendahl Family History

Rendahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ren ‘reindeer’ (or Ren- from placenames such as Renstad or even Rinna the former being named after its owner a nobleman Rehnberg; see Renberg) + dahl an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name; the first element is either a river name or rein ‘strip of grass at the margins of a field headland’ the second element is dal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Rendahl family from?

You can see how Rendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rendahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rendahl family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rendahl's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Rendahl families in 1891.
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What did your Rendahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rendahl. 37% of Rendahl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rendahl women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rendahl were Teacher and Stock Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stock Clerk
    50%

What Rendahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendahl 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Rendahl. 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 165 military records available for the last name Rendahl. For the veterans among your Rendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rendahl in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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