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Rentelman Family History

Rentelman 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: Gendelman, Engelman, Teitelman, Henkelman, Reitman, Kesselman

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Where is the Rentelman family from?

You can see how Rentelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rentelman families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rentelman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rentelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rentelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rentelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentelman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rentelman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rentelman. For the veterans among your Rentelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentelman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Rentelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rentelman in 1978 was 69, and 82 in 1991.

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