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Retchek Family History

Retchek 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: Letcher, Reichel, Reicher, Ketcher, Ritchey, Recher, Rencher, Betcher

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Where is the Retchek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retchek 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 Retchek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Retchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchek 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 Retchek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Retchek. For the veterans among your Retchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Retchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Retchek in 1968 was 81, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retchek 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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