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Rentcheler Family History

Rentcheler 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: Rentschler, Renschler, Rencher, Hetchler, Letcher, Batchelor

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Where is the Rentcheler family from?

You can see how Rentcheler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentcheler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rentcheler family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentcheler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rentcheler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentcheler 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 7 census records available for the last name Rentcheler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentcheler 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 Rentcheler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rentcheler. For the veterans among your Rentcheler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentcheler

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