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Rensel Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

"Rensel" is thought to be the Americanized version of the German surname "Renzel". However, the earliest records for the Rensel family are from the Netherlands.

Some think that this surname is derived from the German word "rennen", which means to run or to race. This school of thought suggests that an ancestor was a fast runner. However, others believe that it is from the German word for a stream or creek, "renn", suggesting an ancestor came from such as place.

History

The earliest known written record of a member of the family "Rensel" is for Trijntgen Rensel, baptized on November 27th, 1622 in Leiden, Netherlands. Trijntgen's father was Cornelis Rensel.

Name Origin

The surname "Rensel" most probably originates from the German word "rennen" which means "to run" or from the word "renn", which is for stream. The first meaning would describe an ancestor (perhaps known for his or her running ability) and the second would describe a location from which the ancestor came. Early records also exist from the Netherlands.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Some variations of the surname are Vensel, Rendel, Reinsel, and Rengel.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Probably originating in Germany, as of 2010 the surname Rensel was the 59,470th most common surname in the United States. Over 96% of people who have this surname are Caucasian.

Famous People named Rensel

- Friedrich Rensel (1814-1895), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.

- Gustav Rensel (1872-1945), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of various public buildings and residential areas in Berlin and other German cities.

Early Rensels

These are the earliest records we have of the Rensel family.

Bertha Rensel Aug 14, 1885 - Mar 1967 Bronson, Michigan
Bertha Rensel of Bronson, Branch County, Michigan was born on August 14, 1885, and died at age 81 years old in March 1967.
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Merle Rensel Jul 7, 1886 - Feb 1970 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Merle Rensel of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on July 7, 1886, and died at age 83 years old in February 1970.
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Gertrude Rensel Jan 5, 1886 - Oct 1982 Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania
Gertrude Rensel of Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County, PA was born on January 5, 1886, and died at age 96 years old in October 1982.
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Anna Rensel Aug 29, 1890 - Jul 1972 Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Anna Rensel of Lemoyne, Cumberland County, PA was born on August 29, 1890, and died at age 81 years old in July 1972.
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Bessie Rensel Mar 21, 1890 - Dec 1986 Uniontown, Ohio
Bessie Rensel of Uniontown, Stark County, Ohio was born on March 21, 1890, and died at age 96 years old in December 1986.
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Archie Rensel Sep 15, 1890 - Jan 1971 Butler, Pennsylvania
Archie Rensel of Butler, Butler County, PA was born on September 15, 1890, and died at age 80 years old in January 1971.
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Raphael Rensel Apr 3, 1890 - Aug 1968 Du Bois, Pennsylvania
Raphael Rensel of Du Bois, Clearfield County, PA was born on April 3, 1890, and died at age 78 years old in August 1968.
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Walter Rensel Sep 26, 1891 - Feb 1979 Aurora, Ohio
Walter Rensel of Aurora, Portage County, Ohio was born on September 26, 1891, and died at age 87 years old in February 1979.
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George Rensel May 5, 1891 - Mar 1970
George Rensel was born on May 5, 1891, and died at age 78 years old in March 1970.
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Iva Rensel Jan 26, 1892 - Jun 1982 Citrus Heights, California
Iva Rensel of Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California was born on January 26, 1892, and died at age 90 years old in June 1982.
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Ralph Rensel Nov 22, 1893 - Apr 1964 Ohio
Ralph Rensel of Ohio was born on November 22, 1893, and died at age 70 years old in April 1964.
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Twila Rensel Mar 4, 1896 - Oct 1979 Butler, Pennsylvania
Twila Rensel of Butler, Butler County, PA was born on March 4, 1896, and died at age 83 years old in October 1979.
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Rensel Family Members

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Aaron Rensel (Jun 13, 1991 - Oct 14, 2009) Albert Rensel Albion Rensel Alfred Rensel (Feb 11, 1912 - Nov 2, 1996) Alice Rensel (Oct 31, 1907 - May 1980) Anna Rensel (Aug 29, 1890 - Jul 1972) Annabelle Rensel (Oct 24, 1904 - Aug 1987) Archie Rensel (Sep 15, 1890 - Jan 1971) Bernard Rensel Bertha Rensel (Aug 14, 1885 - Mar 1967) Bessie Rensel (Mar 21, 1890 - Dec 1986) Bette Rensel (Oct 16, 1922 - Feb 22, 1995) Beverly Rensel (Jul 3, 1934 - Jan 4, 2004) Bill Rensel (Oct 27, 1931 - Feb 17, 2003) Blake Rensel Brian Rensel (Nov 27, 1976 - Jul 3, 1995) Bruce Rensel (Mar 26, 1952 - Mar 1, 2012) Catherine Rensel (Aug 21, 1913 - Oct 19, 1998) Charles Rensel (Nov 18, 1900 - Feb 1978) Clair Rensel (Oct 21, 1905 - Jul 1968) Clara Rensel (Dec 24, 1900 - Oct 1969) Clarence Rensel Cornelius Rensel (May 24, 1919 - Nov 19, 2007) Dallas Rensel (Oct 1, 1914 - Dec 1982) David Rensel (Nov 4, 1934 - Feb 27, 2006) Diane Rensel (Jan 16, 1942 - Sep 5, 2007) Dolores Rensel Donald Rensel (Aug 25, 1935 - Jan 27, 2007) Dora Rensel (Feb 12, 1899 - Sep 1983) Driscoll Rensel (Feb 3, 1902 - Apr 1969) Edys Rensel (Jul 8, 1915 - Jun 3, 2011) Elizabeth Rensel (Jul 22, 1915 - Mar 15, 1998) Ella Rensel (Jul 3, 1918 - Dec 22, 2000) Elvira Rensel (Aug 31, 1913 - Apr 1977) Emily Rensel (Jun 2, 1914 - Dec 1991) George Rensel Gerald Rensel (Apr 10, 1912 - Jul 17, 1996) Gertrude Rensel (Jan 5, 1886 - Oct 1982) Gladys Rensel (Jun 11, 1924 - May 31, 2000) Guy Rensel (Jan 27, 1916 - Jan 28, 2001) Harold Rensel Harry Rensel Hazel Rensel (Jan 12, 1915 - Apr 15, 2003)
Helen Rensel (Apr 9, 1897 - Jun 1984) Iva Rensel (Jan 26, 1892 - Jun 1982) Jack Rensel James Rensel (Jan 3, 1925 - Aug 7, 2006) Janet Rensel (Jul 29, 1936 - Aug 16, 2002) Jay Rensel (Sep 4, 1912 - Jul 1980) Jeanne Rensel (Jul 9, 1920 - Jun 15, 2011) Jerome Rensel (Feb 3, 1927 - Aug 29, 2011) John Rensel (Oct 22, 1897 - Jul 1967) Joseph Rensel Lillian Rensel (Dec 22, 1898 - Mar 1974) Linda Rensel (Nov 18, 1942 - Jan 2, 2001) Lloyd Rensel (May 25, 1921 - Jan 10, 2001) Marion Rensel (Sep 14, 1915 - Jan 1984) Marjorie Rensel (Oct 1, 1915 - May 4, 1994) Mary Rensel Mattie Rensel (Sep 21, 1913 - Aug 11, 2011) Maude Rensel (Nov 14, 1908 - Sep 14, 2002) Max Rensel Merle Rensel (Jul 7, 1886 - Feb 1970) Miriam Rensel (Oct 2, 1899 - Mar 1985) Paul Rensel Phillip Rensel (May 16, 1908 - Apr 1973) Ralph Rensel Raphael Rensel Raymond Rensel (Jan 13, 1929 - Aug 25, 2004) Richard Rensel Rita Rensel (Aug 13, 1925 - Oct 21, 1993) Robert Rensel Ruth Rensel (Mar 9, 1907 - Oct 31, 1988) Samantha Rensel (Born c. 1988) Samuel Rensel (Jul 15, 1898 - Jun 1970) Sarah Rensel (Feb 10, 1929 - Jan 9, 1999) Sharon Rensel (Dec 25, 1940 - Oct 7, 2006) Shirley Rensel (Mar 3, 1919 - Jun 4, 2010) Thomas Rensel (Jun 18, 1928 - Mar 29, 1999) Twila Rensel Valerie Rensel (Nov 17, 1963 - Jan 11, 2010) Vincent Rensel (Feb 1, 1920 - May 15, 1998) Viola Rensel (May 29, 1918 - Aug 1986) Walter Rensel Wesley Rensel (Jan 23, 1934 - Dec 8, 2005) Wilbur Rensel (Aug 14, 1900 - Jul 1964)
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Albion Rensel Jan 30, 1925 - Nov 27, 2005 Tallmadge, Ohio
Albion Rensel of Tallmadge, Summit County, OH was born on January 30, 1925, and died at age 80 years old on November 27, 2005.
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Jack G Rensel Aug 14, 1919 - Feb 1987 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jack G Rensel of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on August 14, 1919, and died at age 67 years old in February 1987.
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George Rensel Jun 8, 1929 - Apr 9, 2010 Palatka, Florida
George Anthony Rensel of Palatka, Putnam County, Florida was born on June 8, 1929, and died at age 80 years old on April 9, 2010.
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Dallas P Rensel Oct 1, 1914 - Dec 1982 Du Bois, Pennsylvania
Dallas P Rensel of Du Bois, Clearfield County, PA was born on October 1, 1914, and died at age 68 years old in December 1982.
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Paul R Rensel Dec 7, 1920 - Jun 27, 1994 Feasterville Trevose, Pennsylvania
Paul R Rensel of Feasterville Trevose, Bucks County, PA was born on December 7, 1920, and died at age 73 years old on June 27, 1994.
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Richard J Rensel Mar 16, 1928 - Mar 15, 1997 Ashville, New York
Richard J Rensel of Ashville, Chautauqua County, NY was born on March 16, 1928, and died at age 68 years old on March 15, 1997.
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Guy G Rensel Jan 27, 1916 - Jan 28, 2001 Butler, Pennsylvania
Guy G Rensel of Butler, Butler County, PA was born on January 27, 1916, and died at age 85 years old on January 28, 2001.
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Lloyd A Rensel May 25, 1921 - Jan 10, 2001 Miamisburg, Ohio
Lloyd A Rensel of Miamisburg, Montgomery County, OH was born on May 25, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on January 10, 2001.
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James Edward Rensel Jan 3, 1925 - Aug 7, 2006 Brecksville, Ohio
James Edward Rensel of Brecksville, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on January 3, 1925, and died at age 81 years old on August 7, 2006. James Rensel was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Section G3 Site 861 10175 Rawiga Rd - Po Box #8, in Rittman.
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Robert A. Rensel born c. 1988 Harris County, Texas
Robert A Rensel of Harris County, TX was born circa 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert A. Rensel.
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Samantha N. (Bussman) Rensel born c. 1988 Texas
Samantha N Rensel of TX was born circa 1988. Samantha Rensel was married to Robert A. Rensel on May 29, 2010 in Harris County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha N. (Bussman) Rensel.
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Bruce J Rensel Mar 26, 1952 - Mar 1, 2012
Bruce J Rensel was born on March 26, 1952, and died at age 59 years old on March 1, 2012. Bruce Rensel was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section MC Site 284 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver, Co. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce J Rensel.
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Jack Terry Rensel Aug 24, 1921 - Oct 2, 2011
Jack Terry Rensel was born on August 24, 1921, and died at age 90 years old on October 2, 2011. Jack Rensel was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery Section 23 Site 184 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent, Wa. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jack Terry Rensel.
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Bernard Rensel Dec 30, 1902 - Jan 1977 Rockton, Pennsylvania
Bernard Rensel of Rockton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania was born on December 30, 1902, and died at age 74 years old in January 1977.
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Joseph Rensel Sep 9, 1907 - Oct 1978 Erie, Pennsylvania
Joseph Rensel of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania was born on September 9, 1907, and died at age 71 years old in October 1978.
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Mary E Rensel Apr 5, 1912 - Jan 22, 1994 Moreno Valley, California
Mary E Rensel of Moreno Valley, Riverside County, CA was born on April 5, 1912, and died at age 81 years old on January 22, 1994.
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Brian J Rensel Nov 27, 1976 - Jul 3, 1995
Brian J Rensel was born on November 27, 1976, and died at age 18 years old on July 3, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brian J Rensel.
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Sharon Kay Rensel Dec 25, 1940 - Oct 7, 2006 West Glacier, Montana
Sharon Kay Rensel of West Glacier, Flathead County, Montana was born on December 25, 1940, and died at age 65 years old on October 7, 2006.
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Cornelius Johannes Rensel May 24, 1919 - Nov 19, 2007 Vista, California
Cornelius Johannes Rensel of Vista, San Diego County, California was born on May 24, 1919, and died at age 88 years old on November 19, 2007.
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John Rensel Oct 22, 1897 - Jul 1967 Miami, Florida
John Rensel of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born on October 22, 1897, and died at age 69 years old in July 1967.
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Popular Rensel Biographies

Raphael Rensel Apr 3, 1890 - Aug 1968 Du Bois, Pennsylvania
Raphael Rensel of Du Bois, Clearfield County, PA was born on April 3, 1890, and died at age 78 years old in August 1968.
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Raymond D Rensel Jan 13, 1929 - Aug 25, 2004 Butler, Pennsylvania
Raymond D Rensel of Butler, Butler County, PA was born on January 13, 1929, and died at age 75 years old on August 25, 2004.
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Cornelius Johannes Rensel May 24, 1919 - Nov 19, 2007 Vista, California
Cornelius Johannes Rensel of Vista, San Diego County, California was born on May 24, 1919, and died at age 88 years old on November 19, 2007.
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Annabelle Rensel Oct 24, 1904 - Aug 1987 Lakewood, New York
Annabelle Rensel of Lakewood, Chautauqua County, NY was born on October 24, 1904, and died at age 82 years old in August 1987.
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Bernard Rensel Dec 30, 1902 - Jan 1977 Rockton, Pennsylvania
Bernard Rensel of Rockton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania was born on December 30, 1902, and died at age 74 years old in January 1977.
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Albert Rensel Sep 20, 1903 - Jul 1974 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Albert Rensel of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA was born on September 20, 1903, and died at age 70 years old in July 1974.
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Miriam Rensel Oct 2, 1899 - Mar 1985 New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Miriam Rensel of New Oxford, Adams County, PA was born on October 2, 1899, and died at age 85 years old in March 1985.
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Twila Rensel Jun 16, 1909 - Jan 16, 2000 Bradford, Pennsylvania
Twila Rensel of Bradford, McKean County, PA was born on June 16, 1909, and died at age 90 years old on January 16, 2000.
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Albion A Rensel Aug 23, 1904 - Aug 26, 1992 New Port Richey, Florida
Albion A Rensel of New Port Richey, Pasco County, FL was born on August 23, 1904, and died at age 88 years old on August 26, 1992.
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Thomas T Rensel Jun 18, 1928 - Mar 29, 1999 Palo Alto, California
Thomas T Rensel of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, CA was born on June 18, 1928, and died at age 70 years old on March 29, 1999.
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Richard J Rensel Mar 16, 1928 - Mar 15, 1997 Ashville, New York
Richard J Rensel of Ashville, Chautauqua County, NY was born on March 16, 1928, and died at age 68 years old on March 15, 1997.
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Jay Rensel Sep 4, 1912 - Jul 1980 Erie, Pennsylvania
Jay Rensel of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on September 4, 1912, and died at age 67 years old in July 1980.
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Harold Rensel Nov 15, 1907 - Apr 1972
Harold Rensel was born on November 15, 1907, and died at age 64 years old in April 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harold Rensel.
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George H Rensel Jul 15, 1897 - Oct 29, 1995 Carlisle, Pennsylvania
George H Rensel of Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA was born on July 15, 1897, and died at age 98 years old on October 29, 1995.
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Joseph Rensel Sep 9, 1907 - Oct 1978 Erie, Pennsylvania
Joseph Rensel of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania was born on September 9, 1907, and died at age 71 years old in October 1978.
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Donald C Rensel Aug 25, 1935 - Jan 27, 2007 Indian River, Michigan
Donald C Rensel of Indian River, Cheboygan County, MI was born on August 25, 1935, and died at age 71 years old on January 27, 2007.
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Clarence E Rensel Apr 8, 1923 - Oct 24, 2000 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Clarence E Rensel of Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK was born on April 8, 1923, and died at age 77 years old on October 24, 2000.
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Merle Rensel Jul 7, 1886 - Feb 1970 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Merle Rensel of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on July 7, 1886, and died at age 83 years old in February 1970.
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Blake E Rensel Dec 27, 1967 - Jan 22, 2009 Erie, Pennsylvania
Blake E Rensel of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on December 27, 1967, and died at age 41 years old on January 22, 2009.
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Vincent J Rensel Feb 1, 1920 - May 15, 1998
Vincent J Rensel was born on February 1, 1920, and died at age 78 years old on May 15, 1998.
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Rensel Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Rensel family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 111 people with the last name Rensel that have a birth and death date listed.

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73.0 years

Oldest Rensels

These are the longest-lived members of the Rensel family on AncientFaces.

George H Rensel Jul 15, 1897 - Oct 29, 1995 Carlisle, Pennsylvania
George H Rensel of Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA was born on July 15, 1897, and died at age 98 years old on October 29, 1995.
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98 years
Mattie Getrude Rensel Sep 21, 1913 - Aug 11, 2011 Louisville, Kentucky
Mattie Getrude Rensel of Louisville, Jefferson County, KY was born on September 21, 1913, and died at age 97 years old on August 11, 2011.
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97 years
Gertrude Rensel Jan 5, 1886 - Oct 1982 Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania
Gertrude Rensel of Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County, PA was born on January 5, 1886, and died at age 96 years old in October 1982.
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96 years
Bessie Rensel Mar 21, 1890 - Dec 1986 Uniontown, Ohio
Bessie Rensel of Uniontown, Stark County, Ohio was born on March 21, 1890, and died at age 96 years old in December 1986.
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96 years
Edys L Rensel Jul 8, 1915 - Jun 3, 2011 Youngsville, Pennsylvania
Edys L Rensel of Youngsville, Warren County, PA was born on July 8, 1915, and died at age 95 years old on June 3, 2011.
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95 years
Maude M Rensel Nov 14, 1908 - Sep 14, 2002 Rockton, Pennsylvania
Maude M Rensel of Rockton, Clearfield County, PA was born on November 14, 1908, and died at age 93 years old on September 14, 2002.
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93 years
Paul P Rensel Jul 28, 1905 - Feb 21, 1996 Bradford, Pennsylvania
Paul P Rensel of Bradford, McKean County, PA was born on July 28, 1905, and died at age 90 years old on February 21, 1996.
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90 years
Shirley C Rensel Mar 3, 1919 - Jun 4, 2010 Girard, Pennsylvania
Shirley C Rensel of Girard, Erie County, PA was born on March 3, 1919, and died at age 91 years old on June 4, 2010.
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91 years
Twila Rensel Jun 16, 1909 - Jan 16, 2000 Bradford, Pennsylvania
Twila Rensel of Bradford, McKean County, PA was born on June 16, 1909, and died at age 90 years old on January 16, 2000.
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90 years
Jeanne Marie Rensel Jul 9, 1920 - Jun 15, 2011 Arlington, Washington
Jeanne Marie Rensel of Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington was born on July 9, 1920, and died at age 90 years old on June 15, 2011.
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90 years
Iva Rensel Jan 26, 1892 - Jun 1982 Citrus Heights, California
Iva Rensel of Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California was born on January 26, 1892, and died at age 90 years old in June 1982.
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90 years
Jack Terry Rensel Aug 24, 1921 - Oct 2, 2011
Jack Terry Rensel was born on August 24, 1921, and died at age 90 years old on October 2, 2011. Jack Rensel was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery Section 23 Site 184 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent, Wa. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jack Terry Rensel.
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90 years
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