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Retchaffen Family History

Retchaffen 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: Mehaffey, Neuhalfen, Schaffer, Chaffin, Rehagen, Chaffee, Chaffey

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Where is the Retchaffen family from?

You can see how Retchaffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retchaffen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retchaffen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Retchaffen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Retchaffen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Retchaffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchaffen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Retchaffen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Retchaffen. For the veterans among your Retchaffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchaffen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Retchaffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Retchaffen in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retchaffen 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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