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Retsell Family History

Retsell 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: Gesell, Hensell, Ramsell, Rosell, Russell, Reddell, Fretwell, Ressel

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Where is the Retsell family from?

You can see how Retsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retsell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Retsell families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Retsell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Retsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retsell 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 32 census records available for the last name Retsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retsell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Retsell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Retsell. For the veterans among your Retsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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