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Rentfroe Family History

Rentfroe 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: Renfroe, Rentfro, Rentfrow, Renfrow, Renfro, Ventre, Renton, Renteria

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Where is the Rentfroe family from?

You can see how Rentfroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentfroe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rentfroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rentfroe families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rentfroe's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rentfroe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentfroe 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 237 census records available for the last name Rentfroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentfroe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rentfroe. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rentfroe. For the veterans among your Rentfroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentfroe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Rentfroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rentfroe in 1971 was 67, and 85 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentfroe 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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