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Rentsel Family History

Rentsel 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: Rentzel, Rensel, Ressel, Sensel, Reitzel, Rendel, Mentel, Rengel

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Where is the Rentsel family from?

You can see how Rentsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rentsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rentsel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rentsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentsel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rentsel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rentsel. For the veterans among your Rentsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentsel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rentsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rentsel in 1966 was 88, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rentsel 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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