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Rentz Family History

Rentz Name Meaning

German: variant of Renz and in North America its altered form.

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


Similar surnames: Reitz, Retz, Reetz, Wentz, Zentz, Gentz, Lintz, Vento, Pentz, Rentzel

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Where is the Rentz family from?

You can see how Rentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rentz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rentz families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rentz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rentz families in 1911.
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What did your Rentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rentz. 67% of Rentz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cultivator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rentz 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 Rentz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rentz. For the veterans among your Rentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rentz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Rentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rentz in 1940 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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