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Retchin Family History

Retchin 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: Reichlin, Rechtin, Recchio, Gethin, Ritchie, Ketchie, Rochin, Recchia

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Where is the Retchin family from?

You can see how Retchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retchin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Retchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Retchin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Retchin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Retchin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Retchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Retchin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Retchin. For the veterans among your Retchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Retchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Retchin in 1966 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retchin 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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