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Rendal Family History

Rendal Name 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: Rendahl, Rendel, Renda, Rendall, Rindal, Randal, Real, Redel, Kendall

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Where is the Rendal family from?

You can see how Rendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rendal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 10 Rendal families living in New Hampshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rendal's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Rendal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rendal. 100% of Rendal 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Rendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendal 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Rendal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Rendal. For the veterans among your Rendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Rendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rendal in 1975 was 53, and 92 in 1999.

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