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Rendel Family History

Rendel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Rendel in Hesse.

South German: variant of Reindl.

English: variant of Rendall.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish rendl ‘ducat (gold coin)’.

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


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Where is the Rendel family from?

You can see how Rendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rendel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Rendel families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rendel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rendel families in 1891.
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What did your Rendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rendel. 73% of Rendel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Rendel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendel 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Rendel. 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 451 military records available for the last name Rendel. For the veterans among your Rendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Rendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rendel in 1955 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rendel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rendel 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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