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Renzelman Family History

Renzelman 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: Gendelman, Engelman, Kunzelman, Henkelman, Heinzelman, Kesselman

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Where is the Renzelman family from?

You can see how Renzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renzelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Renzelman families living in Colorado. This was about 30% of all the recorded Renzelman's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Renzelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renzelman 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 Renzelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renzelman. 49% of Renzelman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Contractor
    7%

What Renzelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Renzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renzelman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Renzelman. 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 190 military records available for the last name Renzelman. For the veterans among your Renzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renzelman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Renzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Renzelman in 1961 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Renzelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Renzelman 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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