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Rensis Family History

Rensis 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: Dennis, Reis, Regis, Rensch, Remis, Benis, Ress, Reiss, Kennis, Reuss

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Where is the Rensis family from?

You can see how Rensis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rensis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rensis families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rensis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rensis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Rensis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensis 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rensis. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rensis. For the veterans among your Rensis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensis lifespan?

Average Rensis life expectancy in 1979 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensis 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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