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Rentfleish Family History

Rentfleish 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: Rindfleisch, English, Gentles, Bentley, Gentile, Venkatesh, Monteith

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Where is the Rentfleish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentfleish 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 Rentfleish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rentfleish. 100% of Rentfleish men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rentfleish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Rentfleish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentfleish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rentfleish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rentfleish. For the veterans among your Rentfleish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentfleish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Rentfleish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rentfleish in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 1992.

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