This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rethy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rethy Family History

Rethy 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: Reth, Rey, Rath, Roth, Rehm, Ruth, Seth, Remy, Athy, Reddy

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rethy family from?

You can see how Rethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rethy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rethy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rethy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rethy. 100% of Rethy women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Rethy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rethy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Rethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rethy

Passenger Lists

There are 228 immigration records available for the last name Rethy. 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.

View all Rethy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Rethy. For the veterans among your Rethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rethy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rethy family history

Discover More

What is the average Rethy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rethy in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rethy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial