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Retteres Family History

Retteres 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: Retterer, Wetterer, Ketterer, Retter, Fetters, Etters, Metters

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Where is the Retteres family from?

You can see how Retteres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retteres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retteres family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Retteres's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Retteres families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Retteres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retteres 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Retteres. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Retteres. For the veterans among your Retteres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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