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Retan Family History

Retan 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: Regan, Rotan, Reitan, Reta, Retana, Rutan, Tan, Bean, Dean, Real

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Where is the Retan family from?

You can see how Retan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Retan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Retan family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Retan's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Retan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Retan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retan. 100% of Retan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Retan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Retan. 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 368 military records available for the last name Retan. For the veterans among your Retan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Retan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Retan in 1964 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retan 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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