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Rense Family History

Rense 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: Reese, Rene, Reise, Mense, Rende, Rens, Pense, Rensel, Renee, Bense

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Where is the Rense family from?

You can see how Rense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rense family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rense families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rense families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rense's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rense families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rense 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 Rense ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rense. 100% of Rense men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Rense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rense 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rense. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rense. For the veterans among your Rense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rense lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Rense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rense in 1978 was 89, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rense 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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