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Rensler Family History

Rensler 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 Rensler family from?

You can see how Rensler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rensler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Rensler family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensler's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Rensler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensler 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 Rensler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, 2nd Hand Clothis Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rensler. 50% of Rensler men worked as a 2nd Hand Clothis Dealer and 100% of Rensler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • 2nd Hand Clothis Dealer
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rensler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Rensler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensler 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rensler. 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 99 military records available for the last name Rensler. For the veterans among your Rensler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rensler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rensler in 1963 was 78, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensler 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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