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Rendlesham Family History

Rendlesham 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: Rendleman, Renshaw, Renehan, Redshaw, Randleman, Randles, English

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Where is the Rendlesham family from?

You can see how Rendlesham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendlesham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rendlesham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rendlesham families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rendlesham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rendlesham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendlesham 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 Rendlesham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rendlesham. 100% of Rendlesham 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
    100%

What Rendlesham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Rendlesham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendlesham 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rendlesham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rendlesham. For the veterans among your Rendlesham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendlesham lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Rendlesham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rendlesham in 1979 was 80, and 56 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rendlesham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rendlesham 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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