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Rensher Family History

Rensher Surname 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: Repsher, Rencher, Fenster, Risher, Reisner, Reiser, Reusser, Render

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Where is the Rensher family from?

You can see how Rensher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rensher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rensher families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rensher's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rensher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Rensher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensher 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rensher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rensher. For the veterans among your Rensher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rensher

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