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Rethmann Family History

Rethmann 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: Rehmann, Rathmann, Bethmann, Rethman, Rothmann, Ehmann, Rothman

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Where is the Rethmann family from?

You can see how Rethmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rethmann family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethmann's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rethmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Rethmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethmann 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rethmann. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rethmann. For the veterans among your Rethmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Rethmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rethmann in 1968 was 88, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethmann 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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