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Rentshler Family History

Rentshler 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: Rentschler, Renschler, Kensler, Roethler, Reisler, Ressler, Gensler

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Where is the Rentshler family from?

You can see how Rentshler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentshler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rentshler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rentshler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rentshler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rentshler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rentshler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rentshler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Rentshler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentshler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rentshler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rentshler. For the veterans among your Rentshler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentshler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Rentshler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rentshler in 1963 was 79, and 54 in 1998.

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