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Retting Family History

Retting 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: Rettig, Oetting, Metting, Getting, Fetting, Etling, Keating, Reading

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Where is the Retting family from?

You can see how Retting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Retting family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Retting's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Retting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retting 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 Retting ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Retting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Retting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retting 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Retting. 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 227 military records available for the last name Retting. For the veterans among your Retting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retting lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Retting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Retting in 1958 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retting 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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