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Rentonl Family History

Rentonl 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: Renton, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Brenton

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Where is the Rentonl family from?

You can see how Rentonl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentonl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rentonl families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Rentonl families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rentonl's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rentonl families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Rentonl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentonl 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rentonl. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rentonl. For the veterans among your Rentonl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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