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Rentley Family History

Rentley 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: Bentley, Henley, Huntley, Hensley, Antley, Tenley, Kenley, Reckley

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Where is the Rentley family from?

You can see how Rentley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rentley families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rentley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rentley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentley 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 Rentley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rentley. 100% of Rentley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Rentley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rentley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Rentley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rentley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rentley. For the veterans among your Rentley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentley 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 Rentley

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