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Retbock Family History

Retbock 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: De Bock, Reback, Rebuck, Rebeck, Setlock, Stock, Rock, Reddick, Tock

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Where is the Retbock family from?

You can see how Retbock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retbock family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Retbock family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Retbock's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Retbock families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Retbock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retbock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Retbock. 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 1 military records available for the last name Retbock. For the veterans among your Retbock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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