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Rensenhouse Family History

Rensenhouse 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: Greenhouse, Evenhouse, Rittenhouse, Newhouse, Stenhouse, Pevehouse

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Where is the Rensenhouse family from?

You can see how Rensenhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensenhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rensenhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rensenhouse families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensenhouse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rensenhouse families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rensenhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensenhouse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rensenhouse. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rensenhouse. For the veterans among your Rensenhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensenhouse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rensenhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rensenhouse in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensenhouse 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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