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Rettier Family History

Rettier 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: Rottier, Retter, Rettler, Setter, Reuter, Ketter, Kettner, Netter

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Where is the Rettier family from?

You can see how Rettier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rettier families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rettier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rettier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Rettier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rettier. 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 military records available for the last name Rettier. For the veterans among your Rettier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettier lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Rettier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rettier in 2002 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettier 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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