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Rentell Family History

Rentell 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: Rendell, Sentell, Fennell, Rundell, Hensell, Reddell, Rendel, Tennell

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Where is the Rentell family from?

You can see how Rentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rentell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rentell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rentell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentell 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 Rentell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rentell. 100% of Rentell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rentell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentell 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 Rentell. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rentell. For the veterans among your Rentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Rentell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rentell in 1979 was 40, and 93 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentell 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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