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Rettel Family History

Rettel 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: Zettel, Hettel, Retter, Rittel, Rettew, Kettel, Ettel, Trettel

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Where is the Rettel family from?

You can see how Rettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rettel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rettel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettel. 100% of Rettel men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Rettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Rettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rettel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rettel. For the veterans among your Rettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Rettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rettel in 1968 was 73, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettel 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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