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Reta Family History

Reta Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a habitational name from Erreta, a place in Navarre.

Ethiopian: variant of Retta. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reta family from?

You can see how Reta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reta families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Reta's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Reta families in 1891.
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What did your Reta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reta. 69% of Reta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reta women worked as a Waid.

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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

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reta 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Reta. 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 217 military records available for the last name Reta. For the veterans among your Reta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reta in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reta 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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