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Rethwich Family History

Rethwich 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: Redlich, Reich, Ehrich, Renwick, Prestwich, Rebich, Leftwich

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Where is the Rethwich family from?

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

There are 39 census records available for the last name Rethwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethwich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rethwich. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rethwich. For the veterans among your Rethwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethwich lifespan?

Average Rethwich life expectancy in 1981 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethwich 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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