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Retener Family History

Retener 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: Reisner, Metzner, Kettner, Reffner, Greener, Rittner, Reiner, Retzer

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Where is the Retener family from?

You can see how Retener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retener family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retener's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Retener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Retener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retener 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Retener. 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 1 military records available for the last name Retener. For the veterans among your Retener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retener lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Retener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Retener in 1992 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retener 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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