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Retalia Family History

Retalia 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: Regalia, Petralia, Retana, Reali, Real, Melia, Hietala, Rantala

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Where is the Retalia family from?

You can see how Retalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Retalia families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Retalia's in USA. California had the highest population of Retalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retalia 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 72 census records available for the last name Retalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retalia 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Retalia. 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 218 military records available for the last name Retalia. For the veterans among your Retalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retalia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Retalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Retalia in 1963 was 69, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retalia 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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