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Rettman Family History

Rettman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rettmann.

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


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Where is the Rettman family from?

You can see how Rettman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rettman families living in Kent. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rettman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rettman families in 1891.
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What did your Rettman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettman. 43% of Rettman 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Attendent
    10%

What Rettman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettman 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Rettman. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rettman. For the veterans among your Rettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rettman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rettman in 1961 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettman 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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