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Rensi Family History

Rensi 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: Rens, Renzi, Reis, Reese, Sens, Ren, Reus, Rensch, Risi, Russi

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Where is the Rensi family from?

You can see how Rensi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rensi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rensi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rensi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensi 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 Rensi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rensi. 43% of Rensi men worked as a Miner and 100% of Rensi women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Loader
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rensi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Rensi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensi 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Rensi. 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 122 military records available for the last name Rensi. For the veterans among your Rensi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rensi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rensi in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensi 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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