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Reteson Family History

Reteson 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: Peterson, Reierson, Beeson, Teson, Remson, Neeson, Betson, Getson

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Where is the Reteson family from?

You can see how Reteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reteson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reteson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Reteson family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reteson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Reteson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Reteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reteson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reteson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reteson. For the veterans among your Reteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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