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Rentoul Family History

Rentoul Surname Meaning

see Rintoul.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rentoul family from?

You can see how Rentoul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentoul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rentoul families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Rentoul families living in Northumberland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rentoul's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rentoul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentoul 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 Rentoul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rentoul. 100% of Rentoul 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rentoul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentoul 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Rentoul. 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 143 military records available for the last name Rentoul. For the veterans among your Rentoul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentoul lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rentoul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rentoul in 1969 was 65, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rentoul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentoul 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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