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Rensing Family History

Rensing Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from a farm so named (see Rensink).

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


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Where is the Rensing family from?

You can see how Rensing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rensing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rensing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rensing families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rensing's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rensing families in 1911.
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What did your Rensing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rensing. 14% of Rensing men worked as a Truck Driver and 37% of Rensing women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rensing were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rensing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rensing 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Rensing. 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 352 military records available for the last name Rensing. For the veterans among your Rensing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rensing lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rensing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rensing in 1953 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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