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Retos Family History

Retos 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: Reis, Roos, Ros, Regis, Rego, Delos, Ireton, Reus, Rokos, Remis

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Where is the Retos family from?

You can see how Retos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Retos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Retos's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Retos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retos 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 61 census records available for the last name Retos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retos 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Retos. 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 46 military records available for the last name Retos. For the veterans among your Retos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Retos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Retos in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retos 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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