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Rentle Family History

Rentle 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: Bentle, Gentle, Bentley, Gentile, Mente, Ventre, Tintle, Ringle

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Where is the Rentle family from?

You can see how Rentle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rentle families living in Middlesex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rentle's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rentle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentle 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 Rentle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rentle. 100% of Rentle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rentle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Rentle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentle 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rentle. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rentle. For the veterans among your Rentle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Rentle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rentle in 1971 was 46, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentle 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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