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Rendleman Family History

Rendleman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rendelmann a habitational name for someone from Rendel in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Rendleman family from?

You can see how Rendleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rendleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rendleman families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rendleman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rendleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendleman 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 Rendleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rendleman. 43% of Rendleman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Rendleman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rendleman were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Rendleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rendleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendleman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Rendleman. 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 617 military records available for the last name Rendleman. For the veterans among your Rendleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendleman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rendleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rendleman in 1962 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rendleman 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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