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Rensla Family History

Rensla 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: Rensch, Rella, Renshaw, Renda, Resta, Regula, Renta, Ressa, Recla

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Where is the Rensla family from?

You can see how Rensla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensla family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rensla families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensla's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rensla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensla 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 Rensla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rensla. 100% of Rensla 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
    100%

What Rensla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rensla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensla 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rensla. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rensla. For the veterans among your Rensla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensla lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Rensla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rensla in 1971 was 73, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensla 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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