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Rendell Name Meaning

English (Somerset Devon and Dorset): variant of Randall .

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


Similar surnames: Randell, Rendel, Rendall, Wendell, Pendell, Brandell, Rundell

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Where is the Rendell family from?

You can see how Rendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Rendell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rendell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rendell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rendell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rendell. 50% of Rendell men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Railroad
    50%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Rendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rendell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Rendell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rendell. For the veterans among your Rendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rendell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rendell in 1950 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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