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Retzlaff Family History

Retzlaff Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Ratzlaff .

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


Similar surnames: Ratzlaff, Tetzlaff, Wenzlaff, Pritzlaff, Butzlaff, Dethloff, Netzley

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Where is the Retzlaff family from?

You can see how Retzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzlaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Retzlaff family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Retzlaff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Retzlaff families in 1891.
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What did your Retzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retzlaff. 30% of Retzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Retzlaff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Retzlaff were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Retzlaff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Retzlaff. For the veterans among your Retzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzlaff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Retzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Retzlaff in 1954 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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