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Retzinger Family History

Retzinger 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: Gretzinger, Ritzinger, Metzinger, Rettinger, Gettinger, Reisinger

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Where is the Retzinger family from?

You can see how Retzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Retzinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Retzinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retzinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Retzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzinger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Retzinger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Retzinger. For the veterans among your Retzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzinger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Retzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Retzinger in 1972 was 87, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzinger 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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