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Rentzler Family History

Rentzler 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: Gentzler, Mentzer, Retzer, Betzler, Metzler, Ritzler, Denzler

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Where is the Rentzler family from?

You can see how Rentzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rentzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rentzler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rentzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rentzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rentzler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Rentzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentzler 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rentzler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rentzler. For the veterans among your Rentzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentzler lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Rentzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rentzler in 1976 was 80, and 99 in 2003.

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