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Rensch Name Meaning

German: from an East Central German shortened form of any of the ancient Germanic compound personal names with the first element ragin ‘counsel’ for example Reinhold or Reinhard (see Reinhardt ). German: from an East Central German shortened and altered form of the personal name Laurens or Lorenz (see Lawrence ). Germanized form of Sorbian Rjeńš and also of Rjenč R'entš and Rentš (see Rentsch ) all cognates of 1 or German: variant of Renschler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mensch, Reinisch, Lensch, Gensch, Metsch, Kresch, Gentsch, Ranch

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Where is the Rensch family from?

You can see how Rensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rensch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Rensch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rensch families in 1891.
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What did your Rensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rensch. 100% of Rensch men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Rensch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensch 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Rensch. 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 955 military records available for the last name Rensch. For the veterans among your Rensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rensch in 1959 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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