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Rettie Family History

Rettie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Rettie in Boyndie (Banffshire). The placename may be from Scottish Gaelic rèidh ‘flat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rettie family from?

You can see how Rettie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rettie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Rettie families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rettie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rettie families in 1891.
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What did your Rettie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rettie. 100% of Rettie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rettie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rettie. 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 423 military records available for the last name Rettie. For the veterans among your Rettie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rettie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rettie in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettie 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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