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Retcherson Family History

Retcherson 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: Richerson, Hutcherson, Peterson, Netherton, Reierson, Brotherson

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Where is the Retcherson family from?

You can see how Retcherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retcherson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retcherson family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retcherson's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Retcherson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retcherson 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 Retcherson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Retcherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retcherson 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 Retcherson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Retcherson. For the veterans among your Retcherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retcherson

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