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Rettick Family History

Rettick 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: Hettick, Reddick, Remick, Rettig, Renwick, Reick, Petrick, Redick

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Where is the Rettick family from?

You can see how Rettick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rettick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rettick family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rettick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettick 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 Rettick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rettick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Rettick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettick 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rettick. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rettick. For the veterans among your Rettick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Rettick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rettick in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettick 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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