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Rentiers Family History

Rentiers 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: Venters, Renter, Fenters, Senters, Renier, Centers, Reuter, Menzies

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Where is the Rentiers family from?

You can see how Rentiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentiers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rentiers families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentiers's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rentiers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentiers 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 137 census records available for the last name Rentiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentiers 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rentiers. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rentiers. For the veterans among your Rentiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentiers lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Rentiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rentiers in 1950 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentiers 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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