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Reettberg Family History

Reettberg 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: Rettberg, Westberg, Reitter, Retter, Renberg, Rehnberg, Remsberg

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Where is the Reettberg family from?

You can see how Reettberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reettberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Reettberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reettberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reettberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Reettberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reettberg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reettberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reettberg. For the veterans among your Reettberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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