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Rentro Family History

Rentro 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: Renfro, Rentfro, Ventre, Vento, Petro, Detro, Renton, Rentz, Mento

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Where is the Rentro family from?

You can see how Rentro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rentro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Rentro family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentro's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rentro families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentro 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 53 census records available for the last name Rentro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentro 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rentro. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rentro. For the veterans among your Rentro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentro lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Rentro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rentro in 1978 was 65, and 1 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentro 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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