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Rensley Family History

Rensley 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: Hensley, Densley, Bensley, Frensley, Ensley, Wensley, Henley, Bentley

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Where is the Rensley family from?

You can see how Rensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rensley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rensley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rensley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rensley 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 199 census records available for the last name Rensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rensley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rensley. For the veterans among your Rensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensley

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