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Rendell Family History

Rendell Surname Meaning

English (Somerset Devon and Dorset): variant of Randall.

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


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Where is the Rendell family from?

You can see how Rendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 395 Rendell families living in Somerset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rendell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rendell families in 1891.
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What did your Rendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rendell. 11% of Rendell men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Rendell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rendell were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Rendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Rendell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rendell. For the veterans among your Rendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rendell in 1950 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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