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Renslear Family History

Renslear 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: Kensler, Reisler, Ressler, Gensler, Resler, Hensler, Fenster, Reisner

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Where is the Renslear family from?

You can see how Renslear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renslear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Renslear families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Renslear family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Renslear's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Renslear families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Renslear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renslear 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 Renslear. 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 16 military records available for the last name Renslear. For the veterans among your Renslear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renslear lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Renslear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Renslear in 1983 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renslear 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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