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Rendon Family History

Rendon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Rendón): possibly from the adverb (de) rendón ‘bold daring’ old variant of Spanish rondón (see Rondon).

English: perhaps a variant of Randall (compare Randon).

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


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You can see how Rendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rendon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rendon families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rendon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rendon families in 1891.
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What did your Rendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rendon. 100% of Rendon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rendon. For the veterans among your Rendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rendon in 1941 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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