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Rentko Family History

Rentko 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: Renko, Vento, Renk, Benko, Renton, Rentz, Mento, Trento, Resto

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Where is the Rentko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentko 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 Rentko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rentko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Rentko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentko 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rentko. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rentko. For the veterans among your Rentko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rentko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rentko in 1966 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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