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Rettenberger Family History

Rettenberger 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: Wertenberger, Feltenberger, Rothenberger, Westenberger, Miltenberger

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Where is the Rettenberger family from?

You can see how Rettenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rettenberger families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettenberger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rettenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettenberger 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 39 census records available for the last name Rettenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettenberger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rettenberger. 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 377 military records available for the last name Rettenberger. For the veterans among your Rettenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettenberger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Rettenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rettenberger in 1974 was 70, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettenberger 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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