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Rensen Family History

Rensen 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: Bensen, Jensen, Reisen, Remsen, Mensen, Hensen, Rensel, Renken

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Where is the Rensen family from?

You can see how Rensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rensen families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rensen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rensen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensen 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 Rensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rensen. 50% of Rensen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Chemist
    50%

What Rensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Rensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensen 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Rensen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rensen. For the veterans among your Rensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rensen in 1970 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensen 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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