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Renslow Family History

Renslow Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Renzle from a pet form of Rentz.

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


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Where is the Renslow family from?

You can see how Renslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Renslow family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Renslow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Renslow families in 1911.
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What did your Renslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renslow. 40% of Renslow men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Renslow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renslow were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Renslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renslow 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Renslow. 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 253 military records available for the last name Renslow. For the veterans among your Renslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renslow lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Renslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Renslow in 1946 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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