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Retallack Family History

Retallack Surname Meaning

see Retallick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Retallack family from?

You can see how Retallack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retallack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retallack families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 131 Retallack families living in Cornwall. This was about 72% of all the recorded Retallack's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Retallack families in 1891.
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What did your Retallack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Retallack. 100% of Retallack men worked as a Farmer and 68% of Retallack women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Retallack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retallack 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Retallack. 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 359 military records available for the last name Retallack. For the veterans among your Retallack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retallack lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Retallack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Retallack in 1961 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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