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Rethline Family History

Rethline 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: Rehling, Redline, Repine, Exline, Bethune, Freehling, Etling

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Where is the Rethline family from?

You can see how Rethline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethline family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rethline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rethline families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethline's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rethline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethline 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 67 census records available for the last name Rethline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethline 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rethline. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rethline. For the veterans among your Rethline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethline lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Rethline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rethline in 1970 was 65, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethline 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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