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Rethi Family History

Rethi 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: Sethi, Reth, Rath, Roth, Rehm, Ruth, Seth, Rech, Recht, Beth

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Where is the Rethi family from?

You can see how Rethi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rethi family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rethi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethi 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 40 census records available for the last name Rethi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethi 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rethi. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rethi. For the veterans among your Rethi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Rethi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rethi in 1955 was 39, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethi 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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