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Retherford Family History

Retherford Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Rutherford.

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


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Where is the Retherford family from?

You can see how Retherford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retherford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Retherford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Retherford families living in Northumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Retherford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Retherford families in 1891.
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What did your Retherford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Retherford. 100% of Retherford women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Retherford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retherford 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Retherford. 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 Retherford. For the veterans among your Retherford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retherford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Retherford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Retherford in 1953 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retherford 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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