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Retamar Family History

Retamar Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Retamar a derivative of retama ‘broom’ meaning ‘place with brooms’.

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


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You can see how Retamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retamar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Retamar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retamar family living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Retamar's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Retamar families in 1920.
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Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Retamar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Retamar. For the veterans among your Retamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retamar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Retamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Retamar in 1971 was 60, and 79 in 2002.

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