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Renther Family History

Renther 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: Genther, Rencher, Renter, Reither, Reuther, Esther, Reuter, Feather

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Where is the Renther family from?

You can see how Renther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renther family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Renther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Renther families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renther's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Renther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renther 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 221 census records available for the last name Renther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renther 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Renther. 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 177 military records available for the last name Renther. For the veterans among your Renther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renther 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 Renther

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