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Retalick Family History

Retalick 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: Retallick, Mehalick, Rearick, Ellick, Reddick, Redlich, Sellick

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Where is the Retalick family from?

You can see how Retalick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retalick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retalick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Retalick family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retalick's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Retalick families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Retalick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retalick 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 Retalick. 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 31 military records available for the last name Retalick. For the veterans among your Retalick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retalick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Retalick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Retalick in 1966 was 69, and 90 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retalick ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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