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Renta Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: most probably from renta ‘income’ ‘rental’. This name is common mainly in the Caribbean; it is rare in Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Rentas, Renda, Reta, Urenda, Urena, Ranta, Vento, Penka, Tena, Resto

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Where is the Renta family from?

You can see how Renta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Renta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Renta families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Renta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Renta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renta. 23% of Renta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Renta women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renta were Carpintero and Hygenal. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Labrador
    17%
  • Carpintero
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Hygenal
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Renta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Renta. 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 508 military records available for the last name Renta. For the veterans among your Renta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Renta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Renta in 1955 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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