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Rensel Family History

Rensel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Renzel (see Rentzel).

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


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Where is the Rensel family from?

You can see how Rensel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rensel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rensel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rensel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rensel families in 1911.
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What did your Rensel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rensel. 39% of Rensel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rensel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rensel were Parts Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Parts Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rensel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rensel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Rensel. 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 195 military records available for the last name Rensel. For the veterans among your Rensel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rensel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rensel in 1958 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rensel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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