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Retier Family History

Retier 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: Retzer, Revier, Retter, Reier, Regier, Renier, Peter, Reder, Setter

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Where is the Retier family from?

You can see how Retier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retier family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Retier's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Retier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retier 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 74 census records available for the last name Retier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retier 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Retier. 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 Retier. For the veterans among your Retier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retier

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