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Retzsch Family History

Retzsch 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: Rensch, Letsch, Reisch, Fetsch, Metsch, Wetsch, Reinsch, Resch

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Where is the Retzsch family from?

You can see how Retzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Retzsch families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Retzsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Retzsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Retzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzsch 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Retzsch. 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 57 military records available for the last name Retzsch. For the veterans among your Retzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Retzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Retzsch in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzsch 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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