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Retor Family History

Retor 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: Rector, Rehor, Resor, Recor, Hector, Peter, Nestor, Reder, Record

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Where is the Retor family from?

You can see how Retor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Retor family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retor's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Retor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retor 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 70 census records available for the last name Retor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Retor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Retor. For the veterans among your Retor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retor 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 Retor

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