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Retza Family History

Retza 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: Reza, Retz, Reta, Metz, Razza, Rota, Ketz, Roza, Netz, Ruta

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Where is the Retza family from?

You can see how Retza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retza families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Retza families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Retza's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Retza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retza 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 Retza ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Retza. 50% of Retza 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 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Retza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Retza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retza 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Retza. 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 192 military records available for the last name Retza. For the veterans among your Retza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retza lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Retza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Retza in 1977 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retza 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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