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Retamales Family History

Retamales 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: Ramaley, Remaley, Reames, Ramage, Stables, Stamatis, Detemple, Remes

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Retamales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retamales 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Retamales. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Retamales. For the veterans among your Retamales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retamales lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Retamales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Retamales in 1988 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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