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Rendish Family History

Rendish 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: Reddish, Redish, Rendina, Rendine, Windish, Benish, Reish, Dennis

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

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rendish 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 Rendish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rendish. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rendish. For the veterans among your Rendish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Rendish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rendish in 1973 was 49, and 82 in 2002.

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