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Retzler Family History

Retzler 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: Retzer, Betzler, Metzler, Ritzler, Rettler, Etzler, Wetzler, Hetzler

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Where is the Retzler family from?

You can see how Retzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Retzler families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Retzler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Retzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzler 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 Retzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retzler. 18% of Retzler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Retzler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Retzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Retzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzler 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Retzler. 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 228 military records available for the last name Retzler. For the veterans among your Retzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Retzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Retzler in 1962 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzler 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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