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Renschler Name Meaning

German: variant of Rentschler .

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


Similar surnames: Rentschler, Weschler, Deschler, Rencher, Rechner, Tescher, Beichler

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Where is the Renschler family from?

You can see how Renschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renschler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Renschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Renschler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Renschler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Renschler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renschler 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 Renschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renschler. 35% of Renschler men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Renschler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renschler were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Renschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renschler 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Renschler. 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 315 military records available for the last name Renschler. For the veterans among your Renschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renschler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Renschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Renschler in 1948 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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