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Rentzell Family History

Rentzell 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: Wentzell, Rentzel, Reitzel, Reutzel, Wentzel, Wetzell, Rendell

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Where is the Rentzell family from?

You can see how Rentzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rentzell family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rentzell's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rentzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rentzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rentzell. 60% of Rentzell men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Tool Maker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Rentzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentzell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rentzell. 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 382 military records available for the last name Rentzell. For the veterans among your Rentzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentzell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Rentzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rentzell in 1952 was 40, and 102 in 1998.

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