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Retowski Family History

Retowski 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: Rekowski, Rakowski, Petrowski, Witowski, Ratkowski, Rogowski

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Where is the Retowski family from?

You can see how Retowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retowski family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retowski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Retowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retowski 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 Retowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retowski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Retowski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Retowski. For the veterans among your Retowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retowski lifespan?

Average Retowski life expectancy in 2000 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retowski 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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