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Rendla Family History

Rendla 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: Renda, Ronda, Rella, Render, Kendle, Randa, Reda, Benda, Rendel

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Where is the Rendla family from?

You can see how Rendla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rendla families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rendla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rendla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rendla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rendla. 100% of Rendla men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Rendla women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Rendla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Rendla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendla 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rendla. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rendla. For the veterans among your Rendla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Rendla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rendla in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 1990.

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