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Rentie Family History

Rentie Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is borne mainly by African Americans, namely the descendants of Creek Freedmen, i.e. emancipated Creeks of African descent.

It is most common in OK.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rentie family from?

You can see how Rentie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rentie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rentie families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rentie's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rentie families in 1891.
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What did your Rentie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rentie. 48% of Rentie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rentie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rentie were Porter and Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Porter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Rentie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rentie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentie 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rentie. 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 194 military records available for the last name Rentie. For the veterans among your Rentie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rentie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rentie in 1962 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentie 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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