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Retchko Family History

Retchko 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: Fetchko, Reschke, Recchio, Fetcho, Butchko, Letcher, Reach, Reich

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Where is the Retchko family from?

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Retchko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Retchko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchko 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Retchko. 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 13 military records available for the last name Retchko. For the veterans among your Retchko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Retchko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Retchko in 1963 was 54, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retchko 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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