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Rence Family History

Rence 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: Bence, Dence, Lence, Rene, Rench, Rende, Hence, Rance, Renee, Pence

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Where is the Rence family from?

You can see how Rence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rence families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rence's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rence families in 1880.
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What did your Rence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rence. 34% of Rence men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rence women worked as a Household. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rence were Farming and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rence 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Rence. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rence. For the veterans among your Rence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rence lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rence in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

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