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Rentas Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: plural form of Renta .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Renta, Mestas, Montes, Reitan, Arenas, Festa, Mangas, Brents, Renter

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Where is the Rentas family from?

You can see how Rentas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rentas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rentas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 8% of all the recorded Rentas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rentas families in 1920.
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What did your Rentas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rentas. 60% of Rentas men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Rentas women worked as a None. .

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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

  • Labrador
    60%
  • Soldier
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rentas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentas 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Rentas. 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 330 military records available for the last name Rentas. For the veterans among your Rentas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rentas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rentas in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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